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Bonding, Structure, and the Properties of Matter

Properties of metals and alloys, and why metals conduct

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  • Chemistry Paper 1

Overview

Structure and bonding of a metal, why an alloy is harder than a pure metal and why metals are good conductors of thermal energy.

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Key term

Describe the structure and bonding of a metal.

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What is an alloy?

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Why is a pure metal often mixed with another metal?

Questions from this subtopic

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  1. 1

    Why do most metals have high melting points?

    Model answer

    They have giant structures held together by strong metallic bonds, which need a great deal of energy to overcome.

  2. 2

    Describe the structure and bonding of a metal.

    Model answer

    A giant structure of atoms held together by strong metallic bonding.

  3. 3

    Are the boiling points of most metals high or low?

    Model answer

    High.

  4. 4

    How are the atoms arranged in a pure metal?

    Model answer

    In regular layers.

  5. 5

    Why can a pure metal be bent and shaped?

    Model answer

    Its layers of atoms can slide over one another.

  6. 6

    Why are pure metals unsuitable for many uses?

    Model answer

    They are too soft.

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