This free course, What is a metal? explores the main characteristic properties of metals and their varied use in our everyday lives. Each metal has its own personal signature and you will undertake an online experiment to identify individual metals.
Overview
Syllabus
- Introduction
- Learning outcomes
- 1 What is a metal?
- 1 What is a metal?
- 2 Arrangement of atoms in metals
- 2 Arrangement of atoms in metals
- 2.1 Metallic bonding
- 3 A metal’s signature
- 3 A metal’s signature
- 3.1 Practical 1 Flame tests
- 4 Uses of metals
- 4 Uses of metals
- 4.1 Metals and life
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgements