C1 metals and non metals Flashcards
What is the general property of metals?
Metals are typically good conductors of heat and electricity.
What is the general property of non-metals?
Non-metals are usually poor conductors of heat and electricity.
True or False: Metals are generally malleable.
True
What is the main characteristic of alkali metals?
Alkali metals are highly reactive and have one electron in their outer shell.
Fill in the blank: The most reactive non-metal is __________.
Fluorine
What is an example of a transition metal?
Iron, Copper, or Gold
Which group of elements is known for being inert?
Noble gases
What happens when metals react with oxygen?
They form metal oxides.
True or False: Non-metals can form covalent bonds.
True
What is the term for the ability to be drawn into wires?
Ductility
Which metal is liquid at room temperature?
Mercury
What type of bond is formed between metals and non-metals?
Ionic bond
Fill in the blank: The periodic table is organized by increasing __________.
Atomic number
What is the typical state of non-metals at room temperature?
Gases or solids (except bromine, which is liquid)
Which metal is commonly used in batteries?
Lithium
True or False: All metals are solid at room temperature.
False
What is a common property of metalloids?
They have properties of both metals and non-metals.
What is the most abundant metal in the Earth’s crust?
Aluminium
What do you call the vertical columns in the periodic table?
Groups
What is the chemical symbol for Sodium?
Na
What type of reaction occurs when a metal reacts with acid?
A displacement reaction
Fill in the blank: Non-metals tend to gain electrons to form __________.
Anions
What is the property that allows metals to conduct electricity?
The presence of free-moving electrons.
Which non-metal is essential for respiration?
Oxygen
What is the term for the ability to be hammered into thin sheets?
Malleability
Which group contains the most reactive metals?
Group 1 (Alkali metals)
True or False: Non-metals can form ionic compounds with metals.
True
