10.2 Uses related to properties of metals P. 1 / 6 Uses related to properties of metals MetalUsesReasons for use Iron construction, transport hard, strong, malleable and ductile; cheap magnetmagnetic Copper electrical wires excellent conductor of electricity, very ductile, corrosion resistant

10.2 Uses related to properties of metals P. 2 / 6 Copper water pipesnon-poisonous, strong, malleable and ductile, corrosion resistant cooking utensilsexcellent conductor of heat, non- poisonous, strong, malleable, corrosion resistant Aluminium overhead power cables very good conductor of electricity, low density, ductile; cheaper than copper

10.2 Uses related to properties of metals P. 3 / 6 Aluminium aircraft bodylight but strong, corrosion resistant saucepans, kitchen foil very good conductor of heat, non- poisonous, corrosion resistant, very malleable

10.2 Uses related to properties of metals P. 4 / 6 Aluminium soft drink cans non-poisonous, low density (hence convenient to carry), corrosion resistant, very malleable window frames corrosion resistant, strong Titanium supersonic aircrafts light but very strong, very corrosion resistant, malleable

10.2 Uses related to properties of metals P. 5 / 6 Gold jewellery, coinsattractive golden yellow colour, extremely corrosion resistant (so always shiny), most malleable and ductile, quite soft when pure shield for heat, sunlight and radiation excellent reflective quality

10.2 Uses related to properties of metals P. 6 / 6 Mercury thermometers liquid at room temperature, expands on heating, does not wet walls of tubes Silver jewellery, coins attractive silvery colour, corrosion resistant, malleable and ductile, moderately soft electrical and electronic components best conductor of electricity, malleable and ductile, corrosion resistant Everyday chemistry Activity 10.1 Class practice 10.1