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Properties of Materials (Metals, Non-Metals & Alloys)

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Properties of Materials (Metals, Non-Metals & Alloys)

The document is a worksheet focused on the properties of materials, specifically metals, non-metals, and alloys. It includes fill-in-the-blank questions, matching exercises, and applications of materials in various objects. The content emphasizes the characteristics and uses of different materials, along with their properties.

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Worksheet: Properties of Materials (Metals, Non-Metals

& Alloys)
Instructions: Read the questions carefully. For Fill in the Blank, choose your answers from
the word box. For Match the Answer, write the correct letter.

Properties of Metals

Word Bank:
strong malleable ductile shiny sonorous conductors magnetic heat electricity

1. Metals are usually __________, so they do not break easily.


2. A __________ metal can be hammered into shape.
3. A __________ metal can be drawn into wires.
4. Metals are __________ when freshly cut or polished.
5. Metals make a ringing sound when hit; this property is called __________.
6. Metals are good __________ of heat and __________.
7. Some metals like iron and nickel are __________.

Metals vs Non-Metals

Instructions: Match the property to the correct material type. Write the correct letter.

A. Metal
B. Non-metal

No. Property Answer


1 Brittle and dull
2 Shiny and sonorous
3 Poor conductor of electricity
4 Can be drawn into wires (ductile)
5 Often found as gases
6 Good conductor of heat
7 Does not shatter when dropped
Alloys and Their Uses

Word Bank:
mixture stronger copper gold soft magnesium duralumin carbon steel

1. An alloy is a __________ of metals or a metal and another element.


2. Bronze is made by mixing tin and __________.
3. Pure gold is too __________ for everyday jewellery.
4. 18-carat gold has more strength than pure gold because it’s mixed with other metals
like __________.
5. __________ is an alloy of aluminium mixed with copper and __________.
6. __________ is made from iron and __________ and is used in construction.
7. Alloys are usually __________ than pure metals.

Uses of Materials

Instructions: Match the object with the material it is made from and its useful property.

Object Material Property


A. Cooking pan 1. Copper a. Conducts electricity
B. Electrical wire 2. Aluminium b. Lightweight and strong
C. Coins 3. Steel c. Hardwearing and corrosion resistant
D. Jewellery 4. Alloy (e.g., gold + copper) d. Looks attractive and is durable

Your answers (e.g., A–2–b):


A – _____ – _____
B – _____ – _____
C – _____ – _____
D – _____ – _____

Fill in the blank with the words given.

24 75 shape memory alloy


return pure body titanium nickel

1. Pure gold is __________ carat gold.


2. 18-carat gold contains __________% gold.
3. Most gold jewellery is not __________ gold because it would wear away easily.
4. Shape memory alloys are made of __________ and __________.
5. Glasses frames made from shape memory alloy can __________ to their original
shape when bent.
6. Alloys used inside the __________ must be non-toxic and resistant to corrosion.

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