TYPES OF METALS
React slowly to other substances.
Transition Metals
Ar
Argon
Fe
Iron
A molded material that can retain it's shape.
Plastic
What is an acid?
A substance that has a pH below 7, tastes, and makes blue litmus paper turn pink or red
At high temperatures conduct electricity and at low temperatures stop electricity from flowing.
Metalloids
Ne
Neon
Ti
Titanium
What Greek word is the word plastic based on?
The Greek word "Plastikos"
What is a base?
A substance that has a pH above 7, taste bitter, and makes red litmus paper turn blue.
Exist as gases or brittle solids.
Nonmetals
He
Helium
Au
Gold
What does the Greek word "Plastikos" mean?
The Greek word "Plastikos" means "to mold."
Name a base.
Bleach is an example of a base.
Are soft and extremely reactive.
Alkali Metals
Rn
Radon
Cr
Chromium
What does synthetic mean?
Synthetic means man-made.
Name an acid.
Lemon juice is an example of an acid.
Are light and soft but not as reactive as Alkali Metals.
Alkaline Earth Metals
Kr
Krypton
Ni
Nickel
Name two examples of organic compounds?
Plastic and rubber are two examples of organic compounds.
Name something that is neutral on the pH scale.
Distilled Water is neutral on the pH scale.