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Metals

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1 Which of the following are typical properties of metals?

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● Good conductors of electricity.  
● Liquids or gases with low melting points.  
● Shiny solids when polished.  
● Brittle substances that don’t bend.  
2 Draw lines to match each metal with its use in the building industry.

copper window frames

iron water pipes

aluminium building frames

3 Use the words in the box below to complete the sentences about metals.

faster conductor flexible react strong

a Iron and steel are used to make bridges because they are .

b Copper is used for wiring circuits as it is a of electricity.

c Iron is not used for water pipes as it would with water.

d Springs made out of steel change shape easily as it is .

e Certain metals can act as catalysts to make some reactions .

I can...
● describe some common properties and uses of metals
● link the properties of metals with their uses
● describe how catalysts affect reactions.

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