A thermal conductor is a substance that transfers heat from one place to another place.

An electrical conductor is a substance that allows a flow of charge (electrical current).

A malleable substance has the ability to be formed into a shape.

A brittle substance has the ability to break up easily.

A ductile substance has the ability to be pulled into a wire.

Metallic elements

Science

In the Patterns in the periodic table unit, pupils will build on this knowledge to learn how the chemical and physical properties of different elements are indicated by their position on the periodic table and about key groups of elements. 

In the Solutions unit, pupils learnt about mixtures, solutions and dissolving in terms of the particle model.

Atoms, elements and compounds

Which of the following properties are most likely associated with metals?

It is a good thermal and electrical conductor.

It is found on the left side of the periodic table.

Graphite is a non-metal. Why is it unique?

Look at the table below and select which element is most likely to be a metal.

True or false? The elements highlighted in green in this image are all metals.

allows a flow of charge (electrical current)

transfers heat from one place to another place

An element is a pure substance made from only one {{}} of atom.

making new substances when added to water

Which of the following are physical properties of substances?

able to transfer heat from one place to another

Match the physical property with its description.

Which of the following is a pure substance?

When sodium metal is added to chlorine gas a yellow-orange flame and white solid form. Select what had happened and why.

Use the periodic table provided to match the names of the elements with their symbols.

Starter Quiz