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CHAPTER 6: MATERIAL PROPERTIES
6.1 METALS
Shiny
Malleable
(can be
hammered
into shape)
Properties of
metals
Ductile
(flexible)
Good
conductors
of heat and
electricity
6.1 METALS
6.1 METALS
6.1 METALS
6.2 NON-METALS
Dull
Properties
of nonmetals
Non-metals which
are not gases have
low melting and
boiling points
6.2 NON-METALS
Non-metals
Glass
Glass is usually transparent. This
property is good for windows. It is also
useful to see the contents of jars and
bottles.
Glass is waterproof. It does not react with
the food or drink inside the jar or bottle.
Glass is cheap to make and can be made
in many shapes. It can be recycled.
Glass products
Plastic
Plastic can be transparent or opaque.
Plastic can be moulded into many
shapes.
Plastic does not react with food or drink
and can be used as containers for food
and drink.
Plastic may be affected by heat and may
change shape.
Some plastic can be recycled.
Plastic products