Question

What is metal ? Where does it coke from ?

Answer 1

a metal is an element that readily forms positive ions (cations) and has metallic bonds

coke is a strong stimulant made from coca leaves

Answer 2

• Most pure metals, like aluminium, silver and copper, come from the Earth's crust.
• They are found in ores – solid materials called minerals, usually occurring in rock, from which the pure metal has to be extracted.
• The properties of pure metals can be improved by mixing them with other metals to make alloys.