Metals And Non Metals Flashcards
What are elements that react to form positive ions?
Metals.
What are elements that do not form positive ions?
Non-metals.
Where are metals primarily located in the periodic table?
Left and towards the bottom.
Where are non-metals primarily located in the periodic table?
Right and towards the top.
What should students be able to explain regarding metals and non-metals?
Differences based on characteristic physical and chemical properties
What is the majority of elements in the periodic table?
Metals
How does the atomic structure relate to the position of metals and non-metals in the periodic table?
Students should be able to explain this relationship.
How are the reactions of elements related to the arrangement of electrons in their atoms and their atomic number?
Students should be able to explain this relationship.
