Metals And Non-metals Flashcards
1
Q
Metals apperance
A
Shiny
2
Q
Non-metals apperance
A
Dull
3
Q
Metals state at room temperature
A
Solid due to high melting and boiling point (except Mercury)
4
Q
Non-metals State at room temperature
A
Solids, liquids and gases because of low boiling and melting point
5
Q
Metals density
A
High density
6
Q
Non-metals density
A
Low density
7
Q
Metals strength
A
High strength
8
Q
Non-metals strength
A
Low strength (exceptions are allotropes)
9
Q
Metals malleable or brittle
A
Malleable
10
Q
Non metals malleable or brittle
A
Brittle
11
Q
Can metals conduct?
A
Metals are very good thermal and electrical conductors because delocalised electrons can move throughout the metal
12
Q
Are non-metals conductive?
A
Poor thermal and electrical conductor
