Metals and non-metals

Question 1

How do metals and non-man differ?

Answer 1

• Metals: form positive ions, bottom + left on table, most elements are
• Non-metals: form negative ions, top + right on table

Question 2

Traits of metals:

Answer 2

• High boiling point
• High melting point
• Good conductors of heat + electricity
• Malleable

Question 3

Traits of non-metals:

Answer 3

• Low boiling point
• Low melting point
• Bad conductors of heat + electricity
• Low density
• Brittle, dull looking

Question 4

Traits of metalloids:

Answer 4

• Are not always solids at room temperature

Question 5

How do metals bond?

Answer 5

• Metalic bonding