Metals and non - metals Flashcards
1
Q
Which side are the non-metals found
A
right
2
Q
Which side are the metals found
A
left
3
Q
Properties of non-metals
A
Lower melting and boiling points.
Often found as gases.
Generally do not conduct heat or electricity.
Dull
Low density
brittle
4
Q
Properties of metals
A
High melting and boiling points.
Good conductors of heat and electricity.
They are all solids (except for mercury).
High density
Lustrous (shiny)
Malleable (streachy)
Ductile (bendy)
5
Q
Why are metals good conducters of heat?
A
Their delocalised electronscan carry heat energy throughout the structure
6
Q
Why are metals good conducters of electricity?
A
Their delocalised electrons can carry chage throughout the structure
