2.7.2

The Properties of Metals

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Metals as Conductors

Metals conduct heat and electricity well. This is because of the delocalised electrons that are around the layers of positive ions.

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Electrical conductors

  • Metals are good conductors of electricity because their delocalised electrons can carry a charge through the structure.
  • The electrons move from the negative terminal to the positive terminal.
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Heat conductors

  • The same delocalised electrons can also carry heat energy through the structure.

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1States of Matter

2Atoms, Elements & Compounds

3Stoichometry

4Electrochemistry

5Chemical Energetics

6Chemical Reactions

7Acids, Bases & Salts

8The Periodic Table

9Metals

10Chemistry of the Environment

11Organic Chemistry

11.1Formulae, Functional Groups & Terminology

11.2Naming Organic Compounds

11.3Fuels

11.4Alkanes

11.5Alkenes

11.6Alcohols

11.7Carboxylic Acids

11.8Polymers

12Experimental Techniques & Chemical Analysis

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