Chapter 4 Reactions of metals | Chemistry for VCE Units 1 & 2

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metallic bond

a chemical bond that results from the electrostatic attraction between positive metal cations and negative delocalised electrons

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delocalised electron

an electron that is not linked to a particular atom or single covalent bond; it is free to move within the structure

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crystal grain

an organise lattice of metal cations

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grain boundary

the point at which different crystal grains meet in a metal

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malleable

can be shaped or hammered without breaking

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hardness

the ability to withstand deformation and scratching

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ductile

can be drawn into wire

<p>can be drawn into wire</p>
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reactivity series

an analytical arrangement of metals from lowest to highest reactivity

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non-ferrous scrap

scrap metal that does not contain iron

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new scrap

scrap metal that comes from the manufacturing of metal products

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old scrap

used scrap metal that has been collected from consumers

<p>used scrap metal that has been collected from consumers</p>