2.2.1-2.2.3 Metals Flashcard

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What are metals known for in terms of conductivity?

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Metals are good conductors of heat and electricity.

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What is corrosion?

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The gradual wearing away of a metal as a result of a chemical reaction in which the metal is changed into a metallic compound.

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What is an ore?

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A naturally occurring rock from which a useful metal or mineral is recovered.

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What percent of the Periodic Table is made up of metals?

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Approximately 77% of the Periodic Table is metals.

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What is a metallic bond?

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The force of attraction between the metal atoms and the surrounding sea of electrons in a metal.

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What is the primary characteristic of metals?

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Metals are typically malleable and ductile.

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What is the difference between a metal and a non-metal?

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Metals are good conductors of heat and electricity, while non-metals are generally poor conductors.

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What is an example of a metal that is liquid at room temperature?

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Mercury is an example of a metal that is liquid at room temperature.

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What is the process of extracting metals from ores called?

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The process is called metallurgy.

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What is the most abundant metal in the Earth's crust?

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Aluminum is the most abundant metal in the Earth's crust.