Properties of metals
9.1What the syllabus asks of you
- Compare the general physical properties of metals and non-metals, including: (a) thermal conductivity (b) electrical conductivity (c) malleability and ductility (d) melting points and boiling points
- Describe the general chemical properties of metals, limited to their reactions with: (a) dilute acids (b) cold water and steam (c) oxygen
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Chapter 9: Properties of metals
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1May / June 2026 · Paper 12 · Q25Show mark scheme →
AW and X
BW and Y
CX and Z
DY and Z
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2Oct / Nov 2024 · Paper 11 · Q25Show mark scheme →
A1, 2 and 3
B1 and 2 only
C1 and 3 only
D2 only
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3May / June 2024 · Paper 12 · Q27Show mark scheme →
Amelting point / °C: 83; malleability: low
Bmelting point / °C: 83; malleability: high
Cmelting point / °C: 1083; malleability: low
Dmelting point / °C: 1083; malleability: high
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4May / June 2023 · Paper 11 · Q24Show mark scheme →
A1 and 2 only
B1 and 3 only
C2 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3
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5May / June 2021 · Paper 11 · Q29Show mark scheme →
AIt conducts electricity when dissolved in water but not when solid.
BIt has a high melting point and conducts heat when solid.
CIt has a low melting point and is brittle.
DIt has a giant covalent structure with a high melting point.
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6Oct / Nov 2019 · Paper 12 · Q25Show mark scheme →
Ahigh melting point, conducts electricity when solid ✗, conducts electricity when molten ✓
Bhigh melting point, conducts electricity when solid ✗, conducts electricity when molten ✗
Chigh melting point, conducts electricity when solid ✓, conducts electricity when molten ✓
Dlow melting point, conducts electricity when solid ✗, conducts electricity when molten ✗
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7Oct / Nov 2017 · Paper 11 · Q30Show mark scheme →
Abrass, nylon and zinc
Bbrass and nylon only
Cnylon and zinc only
Dzinc and brass only
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