Topic 9: Metals / 9.4 Uses of metals

9.4 Uses of metals

Cambridge (CIE) IGCSE Chemistry Revision Notes
📚 Part of Topic 9 📝 Exam code: 0620 & 0971
📌 Topic 9: Metals
9.1 Properties of metals
1 Compare physical properties of metals and non-metals▼

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2 Describe chemical properties of metals: reactions with dilute acids, water, steam, oxygen▼

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9.2 Uses of metals
1 Describe uses of aluminium and copper based on their properties▼

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9.3 Alloys and their properties
1 Describe an alloy as a mixture of a metal with other elements▼

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2 State that alloys can be harder and stronger than pure metals▼

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9.4 Reactivity series
1 State the order of the reactivity series▼

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2 Describe reactions of metals with water, steam, dilute acid▼

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9.5 Corrosion of metals
1 State conditions for rusting: oxygen and water▼

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2 Describe barrier methods to prevent rusting▼

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9.6 Extraction of metals
1 Describe ease of obtaining metals from ores related to reactivity series▼

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2 Describe extraction of iron from hematite in the blast furnace▼

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3 State that aluminium is extracted by electrolysis▼

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