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Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry

9Metals

Metals in Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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  • Properties of metals and non-metals

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  • Uses of metals

    25 min

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  • Alloys and their properties

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  • The reactivity series and displacement reactions

    35 min

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  • Rusting and its prevention

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  • Extracting aluminium by electrolysis

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  • Extracting metals and the blast furnace

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Metals: sample question

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True or false: alloys are often harder and stronger than the pure metals they are made from.

Is the statement true or false?

Turn Metals into a strength.

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