24   Year 9 Science Learning Workbook

2. Properties of hydrogen
Property Description
State (Solid, Liquid or Gas?) Gas.
Colour Colourless.
Density relative to air (Heavier, Lighter, or Same?) Lighter than air.
Flammability (Does it re-ignite a glowing splint, explode It explodes when ignited.
when ignited or extinguish a flame?)

It’s a dog’s life! (page 100)

1. CO2 gas is denser than air, and so it forms a layer along the floor of the cave. The layer is deep enough to
cover a dog, but not a person.
2. CO2 does not support respiration, so the dog suffocates.

Three puzzled gases (page 100)

Across Down
3. Carbon dioxide 1. Hydrogen
7. Colourless 2. Marble
8. Zinc 4. Air
5. Oxygen
6. Black

Which metal am I? (page 101)

I am copper – and proud of it!

What are metals like? (page 102)

My Properties and Uses
Properties Uses
State Am I solid, liquid or gas? Solid. Not applicable.
Lustre Am I shiny or dull? Shiny. Ancient mirrors, ornaments.
Malleable Am I flexible or brittle? Flexible. Copper sheet, ornaments, statues
(eg the Statue of Liberty).
Ductile Can I be drawn into long pipes or Yes. Pipes, wiring.
wires (‘Yes’ or ‘No’)?
Resistance to water and air Do I corrode No – goes green, but Roofs, gutters, water pipes.
when wet (‘Yes’ or ‘No’)? doesn’t corrode away.
Heat conductivity Am I a heat insulator or a Very good conductor. Pots and pans.
conductor?
Electrical conductivity Excellent conductor. Electrical wiring.
Am I an electrical insulator or a conductor?