Elements Flashcards
1
Q
what is the definition of an element?
A
a substance containing only one type of atom
2
Q
metal properties
A
- high melting point + boiling point
- electrical conductors
- malleable
- shiny
3
Q
non - metal properties
A
- low melting point + boiling
- electrical insulators
- brittle
- dull
4
Q
what side are metals on the periodic table?
A
left hand side
5
Q
what side are non-metals on the periodic table?
A
right hand side
6
Q
give two examples of a diatomic element
A
- hydrogen
- nitrogen
- oxygen
- fluorine
- chlorine
- bromine
- iodine
- astatine
