Unit 14 - Metals and Non-metals
Learning Outcomes:
- understand what an element is and recall that all known elements are listed in the Periodic Table; understand what a compound is and what a mixture is; recall that when elements combine to form compounds they may lose their individual properties (OC3)
- examine a variety of substances and classify these as elements or compounds (with the aid of the Periodic Table) metals or non-metals (OC4)
- recall the symbols of the metallic elements Cu, Zn, Al, Fe, Ag, and Au (OC8)
- recall the symbols of the non-metallic elements C, O, S, H and N (OC9)
- compare the properties of the simple compounds H2O, CO2, MgO and FeS to those of the constituent elements (OC12)
- compare mixtures and compounds made from the same constituents, and understand that an alloy is a mixture (OC13)
- list the physical properties (state and colour only) of two examples of metallic and two examples of non-metallic elements (OC5)
- recall that metals conduct electricity and heat (OC6)
- identify everyday applications of metals, for example in industry, in the making of jewellery (OC7)
- understand that metals are shiny (lustrous), can be beaten into shape (malleable) and can be stretched (ductile) (OC10)
- understand that solder, steel, brass and bronze are alloys, and state one use of each (OC11)
Elements and CompoundsIt might be an old clip but the explanation is a good one
Metals and Non-metalsThis also mentions metalloids
Hunting the elementsA very good video... if you are interested and have two hours to spare...
What are Alloys ?The first two minutes are the most important for your studies
The Elements I - Blind DateThe Visual Periodic Table from the RSC |
Mixtures and CompoundsAnother old clip that is worth watching
Element names and symbolsSome interesting facts that you might not know
The Elements SongThey don't write lyrics like they used to :)
Metals and CompoundsSciencebox explains again
The Elements II - Blind DateClickable Periodic table |