METALS AND ITS CHARACTERISTICS
Learning outcomes
Identifying and list out metals from daily life.
Understanding difference between metals and non metals.
Understanding the properties of metals and their uses in daily life.
Promoting curiosity and critical thinking.
Note
Metals can be beaten into thin sheets by hammering.This property is known a malleability. Gold is the most malleable metal.
Metals can be drawn into fine wires.This property is known as ductility.Platinum is the most ductile metal.
The surface of newly formed when metals are cut , has a shining appearance.This property is known as metallic lustre.Lithium, sodium,potassium etc are soft metals.
Self assessment
1. List out the general characteristics of metals.
2. What is malleability?
3. Name the metal which shows high malleability.
4. What is ductility?
5. Which metal show great ductility?
6. What is metallic lustre?
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