Metallic elements
I can describe the properties of metal elements and compare them to non-metal elements.
Metallic elements
I can describe the properties of metal elements and compare them to non-metal elements.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Metals are good thermal and electrical conductors, they are strong, shiny, malleable and ductile.
- Non-metals are normally poor thermal and electrical conductors, they are not strong, and are dull and brittle.
- Graphite is a non-metal that is a good electrical and thermal conductor.
- Metals are found on the left side and in the middle of the periodic table, non-metals on the right side.
Keywords
Thermal conductor - A thermal conductor is a substance that transfers heat from one place to another place.
Electrical conductor - An electrical conductor is a substance that allows a flow of charge (electrical current).
Malleable - A malleable substance has the ability to be formed into a shape.
Brittle - A brittle substance has the ability to break up easily.
Ductile - A ductile substance has the ability to be pulled into a wire.
Common misconception
There are exceptions for both metals and non-metals, which have different properties.
Use examples such as mercury and graphite in your teaching.
Licence
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Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
breaks up easily
able to transfer heat from one place to another
allows a flow of charge
able to reflect light
unable to reflect light
measurement mass per unit volume
Ti
Sr
Ar
Sn
Ag
Sc
Exit quiz
6 Questions
can be pulled into a wire
will break up easily
can be formed into a shape
allows a flow of charge (electrical current)
transfers heat from one place to another place
rings like a bell when struck