More cards in this set

Card 6

Front

Why do ionic compounds need to be molten or in solution to conduct electricity?

Back

Preview of the front of card 6

Card 7

Front

Explain why a block of copper can be hammered into a sheet.

Back

Preview of the front of card 7

Card 8

Front

Silver nanoparticles are used in socks to prevent bad smells. How are silver nanoparticles different to regular silver particles?

Back

Preview of the front of card 8

Card 9

Front

Silver nanoparticles are used in socks to prevent bad smells. Suggest why the manufacturers used nanoparticles instead of regular silver particles.

Back

Preview of the front of card 9

Card 10

Front

Explain why thermosetting polymers are used to make handles for cooking pans.

Back

Preview of the front of card 10

Card 11

Front

Explain how the atoms in a metal are bonded together.

Back

Preview of the front of card 11

Card 12

Front

Why can graphite conduct electricity?

Back

Preview of the front of card 12

Card 13

Front

Explain what is meant by intermolecular forces.

Back

Preview of the front of card 13

Card 14

Front

What is a fullerene?

Back

Preview of the front of card 14