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Properties of Metals 
C h a p t e r 12 
T H E M E F O U R : P E R I O D I C I T Y
Properties of Metals 
C h a p t e r 12 
T H E M E F O U R : P E R I O D I C I T Y
Properties of Metals 
C h a p t e r 12 
What do these pictures show 
T H E M E F O U R : P E R I O D I C I T Y 
you?
Properties of metals slides
6.1 Properties of metals 
(a)describe the general physical properties of metals as solids 
having high melting and boiling points, being malleable, ductile and 
good conductors of heat and electricity 
(b) describe alloys as a mixture of a metal with another element, e.g. 
brass; stainless steel 
(c) identify representations of metals and alloys from diagrams of 
structures 
6.2 Reactivity series 
(a) place in order of reactivity calcium, copper, (hydrogen), iron, lead, 
magnesium, potassium, silver, sodium and zinc, by reference to the 
reactions, if any, of the metals with water, steam and dilute 
hydrochloric acid 
(b) deduce the order of reactivity from a given set of experimental 
results
Properties of Metals 
C h a p t e r 12 
T H E M E F O U R : P E R I O D I C I T Y
The Importance of Metals 
• Metals are useful because of their properties. 
• Metals have both physical and chemical properties.
Properties of Metals 
C h a p t e r 12 
T H E M E F O U R : P E R I O D I C I T Y
Physical Properties of Metals 
• Metals have high melting and boiling point. 
 A large amount of heat energy is required to overcome 
the strong forces of attraction between positively 
charged ions and delocalised electrons. 
There are exceptions to the above properties of metals. 
E.g. Mercury and Group I metals have low melting and 
boiling point 
• Metals are malleable ( bent to form shapes) and ductile 
(stretched to form wires) 
 Since there is a regular arrangement of ions in layers, 
the layers of ions can slide over each other easily when 
a force is applied without breaking the metallic bonds.
Physical Properties of Metals 
The layers of atoms can slide over one another
Physical Properties of Metals 
• Good conductors of heat and electricity 
 Presence of mobile electrons allows electrical 
charges to be transferred throughout the metal. 
 When one end of a piece of metal is heated, the 
positive ions vibrate more vigourously. The vibrating 
ions transfer energy to the mobile electrons. These 
mobile electrons move to other parts of the metal 
and transmit energy to other positive ions.
Physical Properties of Metals 
• High Density 
 Atoms are usually packed together as closely as 
possible. 
 Most metals have a high density because there is little 
empty space between the closely packed atoms. 
The 3-D arrangement of 
atoms in a typical metal Simplified diagram of a metal 
structure. The atoms are 
packed together very closely.
Physical Properties of Metals 
Alloys 
• An alloy is a mixture of a metal with one or 
few of other elements (metals or non - 
metals) 
• Alloys are much stronger and harder than 
pure metals.
So, why are alloys stronger and 
harder than pure metals?
Physical Properties of Metals 
• Different metals have different size atoms. 
• The different sizes of atoms disrupts the 
orderly layers of atoms and makes it more 
difficult for the layers to slide over each other. 
• Thus, alloys are harder and stronger than pure 
metals. 
Simplified structure of an alloy 
Alloys
• Some examples of alloys: 
– Steel: Iron, carbon 
– Stainless steel: Iron, carbon, nickel and 
chromium 
– Brass: Copper, Zinc 
All these coins consist of 
copper alloy 
The pins of these cable plugs are made of 
brass
Brass 
Simple structure of brass 
Copper 
Zinc
•Metals have the following properties: 
– High densities. 
– High melting points. 
– Are malleable and ductile. 
– Conduct electricity & heat.
Question Time! 
• List 4 physical properties of metals 
• What is an alloy? 
A 
B 
• Which structure belongs to pure metal? 
• Which structure belongs to alloy?
Properties of Metals 
C h a p t e r 12 
•Try Eg 1 - 2 
T H E M E F O U R : P E R I O D I C I T Y
Properties of metals slides
The Reactivity Series 
•The reactivity 
series is the 
order in which 
metals are listed 
according to 
their chemical 
reactivity. 
•The most 
reactive metal is 
at the top.
MEMORISE!!!! 
Mercury 
Silver 
Gold 
P 
S 
C 
Potassium 
Sodium 
Calcium 
M 
A 
Z 
I 
L 
H 
C 
M 
S 
G
Reactivity Series 
Potassium Please 
Sodium Send 
Calcium Cats 
Magnesium Monkeys 
Aluminium And 
Zinc Zebras 
Iron In 
Lead Large 
(Hydrogen) Hired 
Copper Cage, 
Mercury Make 
Silver Sure 
Gold Good! 
Please 
Stop 
Calling 
Mark 
A 
Zukerberg 
In 
London 
He’s 
Called 
Mr 
Social 
Guy
Properties of Metals 
C h a p t e r 12 
T H E M E F O U R : P E R I O D I C I T Y 
Each pictures shows properties 
of metals. 
What are they ?
The Reactivity Series 
• Metal ‘high up’ in the reactivity series: 
 react vigourously 
Readily lose electrons to form + ions 
Corrodes easily 
• Metal ‘low down’ in the reactivity series: 
Does not react vigourously 
Does not readily lose electrons to form + ions 
Does not corrodes easily
The Reactivity Series 
• The position of aluminium: 
Appears to be unreactive although “high” in the 
reactivity series 
- Metal is covered with a thin layer of aluminium oxide 
that protects the metal from reacting. 
• Hydrogen in the Reactivity Series: 
- Metals below hydrogen in the series do not react 
with acids to produce hydrogen gas. 
• Examples: Copper, Mercury, Silver, Gold
• The reactivity series compares the 
reactivity of metals. Metals ‘high up’ in 
the series are very reactive. Metals ‘low 
down’ in the series are not very reactive. 
• Metals below hydrogen do not react 
with acids.
Chemical Properties of Metals 
• Chemical properties describe how substances 
react, i.e. how they change into other 
substances. 
• Metals that react vigorously are said to be 
reactive metals. 
• Metals that do not react are unreactive metals. 
How do you know if a 
reaction is vigorous or not?
Chemical Properties of Metals : 
Reaction of Metals with Water 
• Some metals react vigorously with cold water or 
steam; others do not react at all. 
• When a metal does react with water, the 
products formed are: metal hydroxide & 
hydrogen 
Potassium is a very reactive 
metal, it reacts violently with 
water to form : 
Potassium hydroxide (an alkali) 
and Hydrogen gas 
Eqn. : 2 K (s) + 2 H2O (l) → 2 KOH (aq) + H2 (g)
Reaction of Metals with Water 
Calcium reacts readily with cold water to form: 
………C…al…ci…u…m… h…y…dr…o…x…id…e… &… h…y…d…ro…g…en… …ga…s…………….. 
Word eqn: Calcium + Water → Calcium 
hydroxide + Hydrogen gas 
Balanced chemical equation : 
Ca (s) + 2 H2O (l) → Ca(OH)2 (aq) + H2 (g)
Reaction of Metals with Water 
• When a metal does react with steam, the products formed 
are: metal oxide and hydrogen gas. 
Magnesium + steam → 
Magnesium oxide + Hydrogen gas 
Balanced chemical equation : 
Mg (s) + H2O (g) → MgO (s) + H2 (g) 
Try writing the eqn! 
Hint: Mg is in Grp II
Chemical Properties of Metals 
Reaction with Dilute Hydrochloric Acid 
• Many metals react with dilute hydrochloric acid. 
• The products are a metal chloride and hydrogen gas. 
Test for hydrogen gas: 
Place a burning / lighted splint 
at the mouth of the test tube. 
Result – The lighted splint is 
extinguished with a ‘pop’ sound.
Reactions of Metals with Acid 
• Check out the video: 
– YouTube video on potassium’s reaction with 
HCl: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31YLkZJCe 
a4&feature=related
Reaction with Dilute Hydrochloric Acid 
copper zinc magnesium
Equations : 
• Cu (s) + HCl (aq) → No reaction 
Try writing the eqn! 
• Zn (s) + 2 HCl (aq) → ZnCl2 (aq) + H2 (g) 
Hint 
 Zn ion formula: Zn2+ 
 Chlorine, Cl, is in group VII. 
• Mg (s) + 2 HCl (aq) → MgCl2 (aq) + H2 (g)
Chemical Properties of Metals 
Metal 
Reaction with 
Cold Water 
Reaction with 
Steam 
Observations 
Potass 
ium 
Explosion 
Extremely 
explosive 
A lot of heat is produced which 
causes the hydrogen to catch 
fire and explode. 
Equation: 
2K + 2H2O  2KOH + H2 
Sodiu 
m 
Vigourous Explosive 
A lot of heat is produced which 
causes the hydrogen to catch 
fire and explode. 
Equation: 
2Na + 2H2O  2NaOH + H2 
Calciu 
m 
Moderate Explsoive 
Equation: 
Ca + 2H2O  Ca(OH)2 + H2
Metal 
Reaction with 
Cold Water 
Reaction with 
Steam Observations 
Magnes 
ium 
Very slow Vigourous 
Equation: Mg (s) + 2H2O (l) → 
Mg(OH)2 (aq) + H2 (g) 
hot magnesium burns in steam 
with bright light 
Equation: Mg+ H2O  MgO + H2 
Zinc No reaction Moderate Hot zinc burns in steam 
equation: Zn + H2O  ZnO + H2 
Iron No reaction Slow 
red hot iron reacts slowly with 
steam 
equation: 
3Fe + 4H2O  Fe3O4 (s) + 4H2 
Lead No reaction No reaction 
Copper No reaction No reaction 
Silver No reaction No reaction
C h a p tC e rh1e2mical Properties of Metals 
Properties of Metals 
Metal 
Reaction 
with Dilute 
Hydrochlori 
c Acid 
T H E M E F O U R : P E R I O D I C I T Y 
Observations 
Potassium 
Explosive 
Equation: 
2K (s) + 2HCl (aq) → 2KCl (aq) + H2 (g) 
Sodium 
Explosive 
Equation: 
2Na (s) + 2HCl (aq) → 2NaCl (aq) + H2 (g) 
Calcium 
Very fast 
Equation: 
Ca (s) + 2HCl (aq) → CaCl2 (aq) + H2 (g)
Metal 
Reaction with Dilute 
Hydrochloric Acid 
Observations 
Magnesium Fast Mg (s) + 2HCl (aq) → MgCl2 (aq) + H2 (g) 
Zinc 
Moderately fast 
Zn (s) + 2HCl (aq) → ZnCl2 (aq) + H2 (g) 
Iron 
Slowly 
pale green solution of iron (II) chloride is 
produced. 
Fe (s) + 2HCl (aq) → FeCl2 (aq) + H2 (g) 
Lead 
V. slowly 
Copper 
No rxn 
Silver 
No rxn
• Most metals react with water. The reactive metals 
can react with cold water. 
metal + water metal hydroxide + hydrogen 
The less reactive metals react when heated in 
steam. 
metal + steam metal oxide + hydrogen 
• Most metals react with dilute hydrochloric acid. 
metal + hydrochloric acid metal chloride + 
hydrogen
C h a p t e r 12 
Try Eg 3 - 5 
Properties of Metals 
T H E M E F O U R : P E R I O D I C I T Y
Exercise : 
1 Y is a metal. From this information alone, it may be deduced that 
Y 
A is very reactive 
B is denser than water 
C cannot exist as a gas 
D reacts by giving away electron(s). 
2 Which one of the following best represents the structure of an 
alloy? 
A B 
C D 
( C ) 
( D )
3 Aluminium is found to be very resistant to corrosion. 
Which one of the following statements correctly explain 
this observation? 
A Aluminium is an unreactive metal 
B Aluminium does not react with acid or oxygen 
C The oxide layer that is formed on the surface of 
aluminium protect it. 
D Aluminium is stronger and harder than most 
metals. 
( C )
5 The relative positions of metals X, Y and Z in the activity series are 
indicated by the following abbreviated table. 
Metal X 
Calcium 
Magnesium 
Metal Y 
Iron 
Hydrogen 
Copper 
Metal Z 
In each case, select from the metals X, Y and Z the one 
which 
(i) Does not react with dilute HCl: 
(ii) Reacts readily with cold water : 
(iii) Does not react with cold water 
but reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid : 
(iv) Will displace magnesium from 
magnesium sulfate solution : 
(v) Will have no reaction with 
copper (II) sulfate solution : 
Z 
X 
Y 
X 
Z
6 The properties of 5 metals are listed as follows : 
Metal Reaction with water Reaction with dilute acids 
A Does not react with steam Does not react with acids 
B Sink in cold water and reacts Reacts violently with 
to produce hydrogen gas dilute acids 
C Reacts slowly with steam Slow effervescence with 
dilute acids 
D Reacts with steam to form Steady effervescence with 
a yellow residue which dilute acids 
becomes white when cooled 
E Dissolves violently in water Too violent to react with 
and floats on the surface dilute acids 
as a silvery ball
a) Choose the letter that represents 
(i) the least reactive metal : 
(ii) the most reactive metal : 
b) Choose a letter for the metal that could be 
E 
(i) Sodium : (ii) Calcium : 
(iii) Copper : (iv) Iron : 
(v) Zinc : 
A 
E 
A 
D 
C 
B
7) Metals and non-metals have different physical and 
chemical properties. 
State any two differences between metals and non-metals, 
illustrating your answer using the properties of carbon and 
iron. 
Iron Carbon 
• High melting and 
boiling point 
• Low melting and 
boiling point 
• High density • Low density 
• Good conductor of 
heat 
• Poor conductor of 
heat 
• Ductile •Not ductile 
•Malleable • Brittle and break 
easily
8) Give three physical properties of metals and suggest 
three uses related to these properties. 
• Good conductor of electricity 
• Uses: Used to make electrical wires 
• Ductile and malleable 
• Uses: Used to make electrical wires 
• High melting point 
• Uses: Used to make the filament of light 
bulbs
Properties of metals slides

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Properties of metals slides

  • 1. Properties of Metals C h a p t e r 12 T H E M E F O U R : P E R I O D I C I T Y
  • 2. Properties of Metals C h a p t e r 12 T H E M E F O U R : P E R I O D I C I T Y
  • 3. Properties of Metals C h a p t e r 12 What do these pictures show T H E M E F O U R : P E R I O D I C I T Y you?
  • 5. 6.1 Properties of metals (a)describe the general physical properties of metals as solids having high melting and boiling points, being malleable, ductile and good conductors of heat and electricity (b) describe alloys as a mixture of a metal with another element, e.g. brass; stainless steel (c) identify representations of metals and alloys from diagrams of structures 6.2 Reactivity series (a) place in order of reactivity calcium, copper, (hydrogen), iron, lead, magnesium, potassium, silver, sodium and zinc, by reference to the reactions, if any, of the metals with water, steam and dilute hydrochloric acid (b) deduce the order of reactivity from a given set of experimental results
  • 6. Properties of Metals C h a p t e r 12 T H E M E F O U R : P E R I O D I C I T Y
  • 7. The Importance of Metals • Metals are useful because of their properties. • Metals have both physical and chemical properties.
  • 8. Properties of Metals C h a p t e r 12 T H E M E F O U R : P E R I O D I C I T Y
  • 9. Physical Properties of Metals • Metals have high melting and boiling point.  A large amount of heat energy is required to overcome the strong forces of attraction between positively charged ions and delocalised electrons. There are exceptions to the above properties of metals. E.g. Mercury and Group I metals have low melting and boiling point • Metals are malleable ( bent to form shapes) and ductile (stretched to form wires)  Since there is a regular arrangement of ions in layers, the layers of ions can slide over each other easily when a force is applied without breaking the metallic bonds.
  • 10. Physical Properties of Metals The layers of atoms can slide over one another
  • 11. Physical Properties of Metals • Good conductors of heat and electricity  Presence of mobile electrons allows electrical charges to be transferred throughout the metal.  When one end of a piece of metal is heated, the positive ions vibrate more vigourously. The vibrating ions transfer energy to the mobile electrons. These mobile electrons move to other parts of the metal and transmit energy to other positive ions.
  • 12. Physical Properties of Metals • High Density  Atoms are usually packed together as closely as possible.  Most metals have a high density because there is little empty space between the closely packed atoms. The 3-D arrangement of atoms in a typical metal Simplified diagram of a metal structure. The atoms are packed together very closely.
  • 13. Physical Properties of Metals Alloys • An alloy is a mixture of a metal with one or few of other elements (metals or non - metals) • Alloys are much stronger and harder than pure metals.
  • 14. So, why are alloys stronger and harder than pure metals?
  • 15. Physical Properties of Metals • Different metals have different size atoms. • The different sizes of atoms disrupts the orderly layers of atoms and makes it more difficult for the layers to slide over each other. • Thus, alloys are harder and stronger than pure metals. Simplified structure of an alloy Alloys
  • 16. • Some examples of alloys: – Steel: Iron, carbon – Stainless steel: Iron, carbon, nickel and chromium – Brass: Copper, Zinc All these coins consist of copper alloy The pins of these cable plugs are made of brass
  • 17. Brass Simple structure of brass Copper Zinc
  • 18. •Metals have the following properties: – High densities. – High melting points. – Are malleable and ductile. – Conduct electricity & heat.
  • 19. Question Time! • List 4 physical properties of metals • What is an alloy? A B • Which structure belongs to pure metal? • Which structure belongs to alloy?
  • 20. Properties of Metals C h a p t e r 12 •Try Eg 1 - 2 T H E M E F O U R : P E R I O D I C I T Y
  • 22. The Reactivity Series •The reactivity series is the order in which metals are listed according to their chemical reactivity. •The most reactive metal is at the top.
  • 23. MEMORISE!!!! Mercury Silver Gold P S C Potassium Sodium Calcium M A Z I L H C M S G
  • 24. Reactivity Series Potassium Please Sodium Send Calcium Cats Magnesium Monkeys Aluminium And Zinc Zebras Iron In Lead Large (Hydrogen) Hired Copper Cage, Mercury Make Silver Sure Gold Good! Please Stop Calling Mark A Zukerberg In London He’s Called Mr Social Guy
  • 25. Properties of Metals C h a p t e r 12 T H E M E F O U R : P E R I O D I C I T Y Each pictures shows properties of metals. What are they ?
  • 26. The Reactivity Series • Metal ‘high up’ in the reactivity series:  react vigourously Readily lose electrons to form + ions Corrodes easily • Metal ‘low down’ in the reactivity series: Does not react vigourously Does not readily lose electrons to form + ions Does not corrodes easily
  • 27. The Reactivity Series • The position of aluminium: Appears to be unreactive although “high” in the reactivity series - Metal is covered with a thin layer of aluminium oxide that protects the metal from reacting. • Hydrogen in the Reactivity Series: - Metals below hydrogen in the series do not react with acids to produce hydrogen gas. • Examples: Copper, Mercury, Silver, Gold
  • 28. • The reactivity series compares the reactivity of metals. Metals ‘high up’ in the series are very reactive. Metals ‘low down’ in the series are not very reactive. • Metals below hydrogen do not react with acids.
  • 29. Chemical Properties of Metals • Chemical properties describe how substances react, i.e. how they change into other substances. • Metals that react vigorously are said to be reactive metals. • Metals that do not react are unreactive metals. How do you know if a reaction is vigorous or not?
  • 30. Chemical Properties of Metals : Reaction of Metals with Water • Some metals react vigorously with cold water or steam; others do not react at all. • When a metal does react with water, the products formed are: metal hydroxide & hydrogen Potassium is a very reactive metal, it reacts violently with water to form : Potassium hydroxide (an alkali) and Hydrogen gas Eqn. : 2 K (s) + 2 H2O (l) → 2 KOH (aq) + H2 (g)
  • 31. Reaction of Metals with Water Calcium reacts readily with cold water to form: ………C…al…ci…u…m… h…y…dr…o…x…id…e… &… h…y…d…ro…g…en… …ga…s…………….. Word eqn: Calcium + Water → Calcium hydroxide + Hydrogen gas Balanced chemical equation : Ca (s) + 2 H2O (l) → Ca(OH)2 (aq) + H2 (g)
  • 32. Reaction of Metals with Water • When a metal does react with steam, the products formed are: metal oxide and hydrogen gas. Magnesium + steam → Magnesium oxide + Hydrogen gas Balanced chemical equation : Mg (s) + H2O (g) → MgO (s) + H2 (g) Try writing the eqn! Hint: Mg is in Grp II
  • 33. Chemical Properties of Metals Reaction with Dilute Hydrochloric Acid • Many metals react with dilute hydrochloric acid. • The products are a metal chloride and hydrogen gas. Test for hydrogen gas: Place a burning / lighted splint at the mouth of the test tube. Result – The lighted splint is extinguished with a ‘pop’ sound.
  • 34. Reactions of Metals with Acid • Check out the video: – YouTube video on potassium’s reaction with HCl: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31YLkZJCe a4&feature=related
  • 35. Reaction with Dilute Hydrochloric Acid copper zinc magnesium
  • 36. Equations : • Cu (s) + HCl (aq) → No reaction Try writing the eqn! • Zn (s) + 2 HCl (aq) → ZnCl2 (aq) + H2 (g) Hint  Zn ion formula: Zn2+  Chlorine, Cl, is in group VII. • Mg (s) + 2 HCl (aq) → MgCl2 (aq) + H2 (g)
  • 37. Chemical Properties of Metals Metal Reaction with Cold Water Reaction with Steam Observations Potass ium Explosion Extremely explosive A lot of heat is produced which causes the hydrogen to catch fire and explode. Equation: 2K + 2H2O  2KOH + H2 Sodiu m Vigourous Explosive A lot of heat is produced which causes the hydrogen to catch fire and explode. Equation: 2Na + 2H2O  2NaOH + H2 Calciu m Moderate Explsoive Equation: Ca + 2H2O  Ca(OH)2 + H2
  • 38. Metal Reaction with Cold Water Reaction with Steam Observations Magnes ium Very slow Vigourous Equation: Mg (s) + 2H2O (l) → Mg(OH)2 (aq) + H2 (g) hot magnesium burns in steam with bright light Equation: Mg+ H2O  MgO + H2 Zinc No reaction Moderate Hot zinc burns in steam equation: Zn + H2O  ZnO + H2 Iron No reaction Slow red hot iron reacts slowly with steam equation: 3Fe + 4H2O  Fe3O4 (s) + 4H2 Lead No reaction No reaction Copper No reaction No reaction Silver No reaction No reaction
  • 39. C h a p tC e rh1e2mical Properties of Metals Properties of Metals Metal Reaction with Dilute Hydrochlori c Acid T H E M E F O U R : P E R I O D I C I T Y Observations Potassium Explosive Equation: 2K (s) + 2HCl (aq) → 2KCl (aq) + H2 (g) Sodium Explosive Equation: 2Na (s) + 2HCl (aq) → 2NaCl (aq) + H2 (g) Calcium Very fast Equation: Ca (s) + 2HCl (aq) → CaCl2 (aq) + H2 (g)
  • 40. Metal Reaction with Dilute Hydrochloric Acid Observations Magnesium Fast Mg (s) + 2HCl (aq) → MgCl2 (aq) + H2 (g) Zinc Moderately fast Zn (s) + 2HCl (aq) → ZnCl2 (aq) + H2 (g) Iron Slowly pale green solution of iron (II) chloride is produced. Fe (s) + 2HCl (aq) → FeCl2 (aq) + H2 (g) Lead V. slowly Copper No rxn Silver No rxn
  • 41. • Most metals react with water. The reactive metals can react with cold water. metal + water metal hydroxide + hydrogen The less reactive metals react when heated in steam. metal + steam metal oxide + hydrogen • Most metals react with dilute hydrochloric acid. metal + hydrochloric acid metal chloride + hydrogen
  • 42. C h a p t e r 12 Try Eg 3 - 5 Properties of Metals T H E M E F O U R : P E R I O D I C I T Y
  • 43. Exercise : 1 Y is a metal. From this information alone, it may be deduced that Y A is very reactive B is denser than water C cannot exist as a gas D reacts by giving away electron(s). 2 Which one of the following best represents the structure of an alloy? A B C D ( C ) ( D )
  • 44. 3 Aluminium is found to be very resistant to corrosion. Which one of the following statements correctly explain this observation? A Aluminium is an unreactive metal B Aluminium does not react with acid or oxygen C The oxide layer that is formed on the surface of aluminium protect it. D Aluminium is stronger and harder than most metals. ( C )
  • 45. 5 The relative positions of metals X, Y and Z in the activity series are indicated by the following abbreviated table. Metal X Calcium Magnesium Metal Y Iron Hydrogen Copper Metal Z In each case, select from the metals X, Y and Z the one which (i) Does not react with dilute HCl: (ii) Reacts readily with cold water : (iii) Does not react with cold water but reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid : (iv) Will displace magnesium from magnesium sulfate solution : (v) Will have no reaction with copper (II) sulfate solution : Z X Y X Z
  • 46. 6 The properties of 5 metals are listed as follows : Metal Reaction with water Reaction with dilute acids A Does not react with steam Does not react with acids B Sink in cold water and reacts Reacts violently with to produce hydrogen gas dilute acids C Reacts slowly with steam Slow effervescence with dilute acids D Reacts with steam to form Steady effervescence with a yellow residue which dilute acids becomes white when cooled E Dissolves violently in water Too violent to react with and floats on the surface dilute acids as a silvery ball
  • 47. a) Choose the letter that represents (i) the least reactive metal : (ii) the most reactive metal : b) Choose a letter for the metal that could be E (i) Sodium : (ii) Calcium : (iii) Copper : (iv) Iron : (v) Zinc : A E A D C B
  • 48. 7) Metals and non-metals have different physical and chemical properties. State any two differences between metals and non-metals, illustrating your answer using the properties of carbon and iron. Iron Carbon • High melting and boiling point • Low melting and boiling point • High density • Low density • Good conductor of heat • Poor conductor of heat • Ductile •Not ductile •Malleable • Brittle and break easily
  • 49. 8) Give three physical properties of metals and suggest three uses related to these properties. • Good conductor of electricity • Uses: Used to make electrical wires • Ductile and malleable • Uses: Used to make electrical wires • High melting point • Uses: Used to make the filament of light bulbs