Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Properties of metals

Properties of metals — practice question

This question concerns metals.
(a)[2]

State two differences in the physical properties of nickel as compared with sodium.

(b)[1]

Give one reason for using stainless steel to make cutlery.

(c)[2]

Put the four metals into reactivity order. Put the least reactive metal first.

(d)[1]

Complete the diagram in Fig. 5.1 so that it shows the electronic configuration of a magnesium atom.

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