Metals

What is the title of Chapter 3?
The Chemistry of Engineering Materials
Who is the author of Chapter 3? Rhoda Pangan-Montalbo
Where is BatStateU located? The National Engineering University
What is the focus of Chapter 3? Chemistry of engineering materials
What are the different topics related to materials A. SOLIDS, B. METALS, C. POLYMERS, D.
science? NANOMATERIALS
What is the study of metals and their extraction Metallurgy

called?
What are the two main categories of metals? The Alkali & Alkaline Earth Metals, Transition
Metals
Where do metals occur naturally? Occurrence of Metals
What are metalloids? Chemical elements with properties intermediate

between those of metals and nonmetals.
Name some examples of metalloids. Boron, silicon, germanium, arsenic, antimony,

tellurium.
What are the main uses of metalloids? Making transistors, semiconductor devices,
ceramics, solar batteries, and certain polymers.
What type of element is silicon? Metalloid
What are the physical properties of metalloids? They fall between metals and nonmetals in their
ability to conduct heat and electricity, usually at
higher temperatures.
What are metalloids that can conduct electricity at Semiconductors

higher temperatures called?
What is an example of a semiconductor? Silicon
What are the uses of silicon? To make tiny electric circuits in computer chips.
What are non-metals? Substances that do not exhibit characteristic
properties of metals such as hardness, mechanical
adaptability, or the ability to conduct electricity.
Name some examples of non-metals. Hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, oxygen,

sulfur, selenium, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine,
and the noble-gas elements.
What are the characteristics of metals? High electrical and thermal conductivity,
malleability, ductility, and high reflectivity of light.
What fraction of known chemical elements are Approximately three-quarters.

metals?
What is the usual state of metals? Crystalline solids.
What do metal atoms readily lose to form positive Electrons.

ions?
What are the positive ions formed by metal atoms Cations.

called?
What surrounds the cations in metals? De-localized electrons.
What is responsible for the conductivity of metals? De-localized electrons.
Name a property of metals that allows them to be Ductility.

drawn into wires.
Name a property of metals that allows them to be Malleability.

hammered into thin sheets.
What is the typical appearance of metals when Shiny.

polished?
Do metals have high or low boiling points? High boiling point.
Do metals have high or low density? High density.
Do metals have high or low melting points? High melting point.

What is a mineral? A naturally occurring substance with a range of
chemical composition.
What is an ore? A mineral deposit concentrated enough to allow

economical recovery of a desired metal.
Name some of the most abundant metals in the Aluminum, Iron, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium,
Earth's crust. Potassium, Titanium, and Manganese.
What is the definition of metallurgy? The science and technology of separating metals
from their ores and compounding alloys.
What is an alloy? A solid solution of either two or more metals, or of a

metal or metals with one or more non-metals.
What is the alloy formed by the combination of Hg Amalgam

and Au?
What is the alloy formed by the combination of Pb Solder

and Sn?
What is the alloy formed by the combination of Cu Brass

and Zn?
What is the alloy formed by the combination of Fe Steel

and C?
What is the alloy formed by the combination of Cu Bronze

and Sn?
What is the alloy formed by the combination of Fe, Stainless Steel

Ni, and Cr?
What is the first step in metal recovery from its ore? Ore preparation.
What is the process called for separating the Flotation.

desired mineral from waste?
What is the second step in metal recovery after ore Metal production.
preparation?
What is done in metal production? The ore is converted to a chemical state suitable for
reduction.
What is the final step in metal recovery from its ore? Metal purification.
What is done in metal purification? Further treatments to remove impurities.
What is the name of the group that includes Li, Na, Group 1A
K, Rb, Cs, and Fr?
What are the elements in Group 1A known as? Alkali metals
Why are alkali metals named as such? Because they form alkalies when they react with
water
What are the most common alkali metals? Na (Sodium) and K (Potassium).
Is Francium a common element? No, it is extremely rare.
Why are the chemical and physical properties of Due to its extreme rarity.
Francium not well known?
What is the electronegativity of Francium compared It is the least electronegative of all known elements.
to other elements?
What are the properties of alkali metals? Low melting point, low densities, great chemical
reactivity, possess BCC crystal structure, soft
enough to be sliced by a knife, least electronegative
elements, have low packing efficiency, and never
occur in elemental form.
What is the crystal structure possessed by alkali BCC (Body-Centered Cubic) crystal structure.
metals?
What is the lightest metal known? Li (Lithium).
What is the term for the chemical property of alkali Great chemical reactivity.
metals that describes their tendency to form
compounds with other elements?

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What is the title of Chapter 3?

The Chemistry of Engineering Materials

Who is the author of Chapter 3? Rhoda Pangan-Montalbo

Where is BatStateU located? The National Engineering University

What is the focus of Chapter 3? Chemistry of engineering materials

What is the study of metals and their extraction Metallurgy

Where do metals occur naturally? Occurrence of Metals

What are metalloids? Chemical elements with properties intermediate

Name some examples of metalloids. Boron, silicon, germanium, arsenic, antimony,

What type of element is silicon? Metalloid

What are metalloids that can conduct electricity at Semiconductors

What is an example of a semiconductor? Silicon

Name some examples of non-metals. Hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, oxygen,

What fraction of known chemical elements are Approximately three-quarters.

What is the usual state of metals? Crystalline solids.

What do metal atoms readily lose to form positive Electrons.

What are the positive ions formed by metal atoms Cations.

What surrounds the cations in metals? De-localized electrons.

What is responsible for the conductivity of metals? De-localized electrons.

Name a property of metals that allows them to be Ductility.

Name a property of metals that allows them to be Malleability.

What is the typical appearance of metals when Shiny.

Do metals have high or low boiling points? High boiling point.

Do metals have high or low density? High density.

Do metals have high or low melting points? High melting point.

What is an ore? A mineral deposit concentrated enough to allow

What is an alloy? A solid solution of either two or more metals, or of a

What is the alloy formed by the combination of Hg Amalgam

What is the alloy formed by the combination of Pb Solder

What is the alloy formed by the combination of Cu Brass

What is the alloy formed by the combination of Fe Steel

What is the alloy formed by the combination of Cu Bronze

What is the alloy formed by the combination of Fe, Stainless Steel

What is the process called for separating the Flotation.

What is done in metal purification? Further treatments to remove impurities.

What are the elements in Group 1A known as? Alkali metals

Is Francium a common element? No, it is extremely rare.

What is the lightest metal known? Li (Lithium).

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