C2.2.1 Bonding - Metals And Non Metals

Question 1

Appearance of metal and non metal elements

Answer 1

Metal- shiny
Non- dull

Question 2

Melting and boiling points of metal and non metal elements

Answer 2

Metal- typically high
Non- typically low

Question 3

State of metal and non metals at room temperature

Answer 3

Metal- solid
Non- usually half are solid and other half are gas

Question 4

Are metals and non metals brittle or malleable?

Answer 4

Metal- malleable
Non- brittle

Question 5

What does malleable mean?

Answer 5

Able to be bent or hammered into shape without shattering easily

Question 6

What does brittle mean?

Answer 6

shatter when bent or hammered.

Question 7

Are metals or nonmetals ductile when solid?

Answer 7

Metal- ductile
Nonmetal- non-ductile

Question 8

Define ductile

Answer 8

Can be drawn out into wires

Question 9

Define non ductile

Answer 9

Snaps when pulled

Question 10

Compare the thermal and electrical conductivity of metals and non metals:

Answer 10

Metal: good conductors
Nonmetals: poor conductors (they’re insulators)

Question 11

What does IUPAC stands for?

Answer 11

International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry