Metals and non-metals have unique properties that make them useful in different ways.
Call to action: Can you think of other examples of metals and non-metals in your daily life?
Non-Metals in Our Daily Lives
- Bullet points:
- Used in packaging (plastic bottles, cardboard)
- Used in clothing (cotton, polyester)
- Used in furniture (wood, plastic)
Non-Metals in Our Daily Lives
- Bullet points:
- Used in packaging (plastic bottles, cardboard)
- Used in clothing (cotton, polyester)
- Used in furniture (wood, plastic)
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Useful Properties"
- Bulletpoints
- Metals: conductivity, malleability, strength
- Non-metals: insulation, flexibility, durability
Non-Metals in Action
- Examples:
- Insulating heat (testing insulation properties)
- Being flexible or brittle (testing rubber band)
What are Non-Metals?
- Definition: "Non-metals are materials that are typically not shiny, not good conductors of heat and electricity, and often brittle."
- Examples:
- Wood (chair)
- Plastic (bottle)
- Rubber (band)
Exploring their properties and uses