Classes of Elements Flashcards
solid at room temperature except mercury
metals
heat conductivity is some better than nonmetals
metalloids
found on right of the periodic table
nonmetals (except includes hydrogen)
all solid at room temperature
metalloids
dull and colorful
nonmetals
ductile and malleable
metals
high melting points
metalloids
mostly gasses at room temperature
nonmetals
brittle
nonmetals and metalloids
found on zigzag of the periodic table
metalloids
found on left and middle of the periodic table
metals (except NOT hydrogen)
can conduct electricity at high temperatures
metalloids
can conduct electricity
metals
shiny and grey/black
metals and metalloids
cannot conduct electricity
nonmetals
poor heat conductivity
nonmetals
low melting points
nonmetals
very good heat conductivity
metals
very high melting points
metals