Materials and society

Observe and explain the physical properties of different metals in relation to the metallic bonding model.
Identify some common alloys and explain the advantages of alloys and some common uses.
Explain the activity series of metals and relate this series to the reactivity of metals and their position on the Periodic Table.
Describe the mining and extraction of some useful metals and identify the most appropriate extraction method in relation to the activity series.
Describe the processes involved in corrosion of metals and protection from corrosion.
Know the physical and chemical differences between thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics.
Know how to name a simple hydrocarbon structure.
Identify the structure of simple polymers such as polyethene, polypropylene, PVC and Teflon when given the structure of the monomer.
Explain simple polymerisation reactions using the above polymers as examples.
Use an understanding of various production methods for polymer products to predict how certain polymer products are made.
Use an understanding of nanotechnology to explain the formation and uses of nano materials.
Explain the general diagramatic representation of surfactants and explain the action of surfactants in different contexts (cleaning, emulsions).

Materials