Metal Detectives Lv4: Describe the properties of metals and non-metals. Lv5: Explain why metals are used for particular jobs. Lv6: Carry out tests to decide if a substance is a metal or non-metal. Entrance Activity Key Words Properties Metal Non metal Periodic table Conductor Magnetic Brittle Name the following elements- AlOCN CoClBrI FeAgKHe

Key Word Alert! Properties A characteristic or quality of something. Examples of properties: Colour Shape Size Strength

Learning Activity Properties of metals Try and identify all of the metal properties listed below. SHINY FLEXIBLE GOOD HEAT CONDUCTORS SOLID AT ROOM TEMPERATURE BAD ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS BRITTLE ROUGH GREY LOW DENSE Magnetic

Properties of metals Misconceptions ShinyMagnetic- Not all metals are magnetic. Only Nickle, Iron and Cobalt are actually magnetic Flexible Good heat conductorsGREY- Not all metals are grey or silver. Gold, Bronze, and Copper are all examples of metals which are not grey. Solid at room temperature Good electrical conductorsSolid at room temperature- There is one metal which is not solid at room temperature. (Mercury) High Density Learning Activity

Metal Detectives Lv4: Describe the properties of metals and non-metals. Lv5: Explain why metals are used for particular jobs. Lv6: Carry out tests to decide if a substance is a metal or non-metal. Entrance Activity Key Words Properties Metal Non metal Periodic table Conductor Magnetic Brittle Name the following elements- AlOCN CoClBrI FeAgKHe

Key Word Alert! Melting Point The temperature at which a chemical turns from a solid to a liquid. Boiling Point The temperature at which a liquid boils and turn to vapour.

Quick Check Melting and Boiling Point! 1)Identify all of the elements which are solid at room temperature. 2)Which element has the highest boiling point? 3)Which element has the lowest melting point? 4)Arrange the elements in an order of highest melting point to lowest melting point.

Learning Activity Inside a wire A wire is formed from two separate materials. An inner metal wire and an outer non- metal insulating layer. In your own words, explain why these materials have been selected. Include the following terms- Conductor Insulator Electricity Metal Non-metal Properties

Learning Activity Metal Radiators A radiator is used to heat up a room. Radiators are made from metal, normally stainless steal. Explain why a metal is a good choice of material for a radiator. Include the following terms- Conductor Insulator Heat Metal Non-metal Properties

Metal Detectives Lv4: Describe the properties of metals and non-metals. Lv5: Explain why metals are used for particular jobs. Lv6: Carry out tests to decide if a substance is a metal or non-metal. Entrance Activity Key Words Properties Metal Non metal Periodic table Conductor Magnetic Brittle Name the following elements- AlOCN CoClBrI FeAgKHe

Learning Activity Metal Detective Discuss with your partner how we can work out whether a material is a metal or a non-metal. Then write down a minimum of three lines on how you would carry out your tests. Hint! Think about the properties of metals. How can you test to see whether a material has any of these properties. The scratch test can be used to find out if a material is a metal or a non-metal. By scratching the outside of the material you can see whether it is shinny or not on the inside.

Metal Detectives Lv4: Describe the properties of metals and non-metals. Lv5: Explain why metals are used for particular jobs. Lv6: Carry out tests to decide if a substance is a metal or non-metal. Entrance Activity Key Words Properties Metal Non metal Periodic table Conductor Magnetic Brittle Name the following elements- AlOCN CoClBrI FeAgKHe

Plenary Question “Can you find a Roman gold coin using a metal detector?”