| Why do Metals have the Same Basic Properties? | -This comes from the Special type of Bonding that happens there |
| Explain what happens inside Metal, in terms of Atoms, and Bonding | -The Outer Electron of the Metal becomes Free, and can move around Freely
-The Atom then becomes Free, which is in a Sea of Free Electrons
-Metallic Bonding is the Electrostatic Attraction between the Free Electron, and the Positive Ion. This happens in All Directions, because the Free Electron can Move Around |
| Where are Metals in terms of the Periodic Table? | -Left hand Side of the Periodic Table
-This can explain why it Loses its Outer Electrons, because the Left Hand side typically do this to get a Full Outer Shell. |
| Explain some of the Properties Metals have | -Hard, Dense and Shiny [Lustrous]
-Strong Attraction of Ion and Free Electron = Strong Metallic Bonding = Strong Metallic Bonding = High Melting and Boiling Point.
-Have a high Tensile Strength [Strong]
-Can be Hammered into Different Shapes [Malleable]
-Sea of Free Electrons equals Electricity
-Heat Energy can also be carried through the Metal |
| What happens when Metals React with Oxygen? What about Non-metals | -It makes Metal Oxides
-They are usually Solid at Room Temperature, and can make Basic Solutions when Dissolved in Water.
-Non-Metals can also react with Oxygen, to make Oxides. They can make Acidic Solutions in Water |
| If Metals are Mixed with other Elements, what does this Create? Why would this Happen? | -Pure Metals maybe aren't Entirely right for the Job.
-The Properties can be changed when Mixed with Other Elements
-This creates an Alloy
-Alloys have Different Properties from their Main Metal/s they contain [Can be harder, more Corrosion Resistant etc...] |
| What Properties do Non-Metals have? Are their any Exceptions to this? | -They have Low Melting and Boiling Points
-When Solid, they are Weak and Brittle [Shatter]
-They have Lower Density's
-They can not Conduct Electricity
-Carbon [eg] Breaks some of these |
