Chapter 7.5 - Grouping Elements

Question 1

Metals

Answer 1

Elements that conduct heat and electricity, shiny solids that can be made into thin wires and sheets that bend easily, mercury is the only liquid metal

Question 2

Non-metals

Answer 2

Elements that do not conduct electricity or heat, they melt and turn into gases easily and are brittle and often coloured

Question 3

Metalloids

Answer 3

Elements that have the appearance of metals but not all other properties of metals