Physical properties of metals practice exercise 1

Compare the items in the diagram and identify which one shows malleability. (1 mark)

Compare the items in the diagram and identify which one shows malleability. (1 mark)

Compare the items in the diagram below and identify which one shows malleability. (1 mark)

Compare the items in the diagram below and identify which one shows malleability. (1 mark)

Compare the items in the diagram below and identify which one shows malleability. (1 mark)

Explain why mercury is not suitable for making cooking pots.  (1 mark)

Explain why mercury is not suitable for making cooking pots.  (1 mark)

Below are pictures of three items: Aluminium cooking pot, Gold sheet and Electric wire. Match each item with its correct physical characteristic from this list: Malleability, Thermal conductivity and Ductility. (3 marks)

Below are pictures of three items: Aluminium cooking pot, Gold sheet and Electric wire. Match each item with its correct physical characteristic from this list: Malleability, Thermal conductivity and Ductility. (3 marks)

Below are pictures of three items: Aluminium cooking pot, Gold sheet and Electric wire. Match each item with its correct physical characteristic from this list: Malleability, Thermal conductivity and Ductility. (3 marks)

Below are pictures of three items: Aluminium cooking pot, Gold sheet and Electric wire. Match each item with its correct physical characteristic from this list: Malleability, Thermal conductivity and Ductility. (3 marks)

Name the physical characteristic of metals that allows them to be stretched into wires. (1 mark)

Name the physical characteristic of metals that allows them to be stretched into wires. (1 mark)

Study the diagram of a broken power line showing exposed wires and a nearby storm cloud. Which physical characteristic of the metal wires poses a danger in this situation, and why?  (2 marks)

Study the diagram of a broken power line showing exposed wires and a nearby storm cloud. Which physical characteristic of the metal wires poses a danger in this situation, and why?  (2 marks)

Study the diagram below of a broken power line showing exposed wires and a nearby storm cloud. Which physical characteristic of the metal wires poses a danger in this situation, and why?  (2 marks)

Study the diagram below of a broken power line showing exposed wires and a nearby storm cloud. Which physical characteristic of the metal wires poses a danger in this situation, and why?  (2 marks)

Below are images of three metal samples: A hammered metal sheet, a twisted metal wire and a metal ball. Which one shows malleability, and how do you know? (2 marks)

Below are images of three metal samples: A hammered metal sheet, a twisted metal wire and a metal ball. Which one shows malleability, and how do you know? (2 marks)

Below are images of three metal samples: A hammered metal sheet, a twisted metal wire and a metal ball. Which one shows malleability, and how do you know? (2 marks)

What is the state of most metals at room temperature?  (1 mark)

What is the state of most metals at room temperature?  (1 mark)

What is the state of most metals at room temperature?  (1 mark)

Which metal is liquid at room temperature and why is it an exception among metals? (2 marks)

Which metal is liquid at room temperature and why is it an exception among metals? (2 marks)

Which physical characteristic of metals makes them good for making cooking pots?  (1 mark)

Which physical characteristic of metals makes them good for making cooking pots?  (1 mark)

Which two physical characteristics make metals suitable for constructing electrical transmission lines, and why? (2 marks)

Which two physical characteristics make metals suitable for constructing electrical transmission lines, and why? (2 marks)