Where are metals located on the periodic table?

Metals are located on the left and middle of the periodic table.

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Explain how metals conduct electricity.

Metals conduct electricity because they contain free or delocalised electrons.

These electrons can move through the metal, carrying electrical charge.

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Explain why metals are good conductors of thermal energy.

Metals conduct heat because their atoms are tightly packed together.

When heated, these atoms vibrate and pass energy to their neighbouring atoms.

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What does it mean when we say metals are malleable and ductile?

Malleable means that metals can be hammered, bent, and shaped without breaking.

Ductile means that they can be drawn into wires.

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What property of metals makes them useful for making musical instruments?

Metals are sonorous, meaning they produce a characteristic 'ringing' sound when hit or struck.

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Why do metals have high melting points?

Metals require a lot of energy to melt due to their strong bonds between atoms.

This results in high melting points.

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What are alloys and how are they formed?

Alloys are formed when different metals are mixed together.

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Which metals are naturally magnetic?

Iron, nickel, and cobalt are naturally magnetic.

Their alloys, like steel, are also magnetic.

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