Metals And Non Metals Flashcards
Atom
The smallest partial that can exist on its own
Periodic table 
A table in which all known elements are arranged based on their properties 
Element
Substance made up off only one type of atom
Symbol 
One or two letters that represent an element 
Density
The mass of a substance divided by its volume. The more dense a substance is, the heavier it feels for its size. It is measured in kilograms per metre cubed (kg/m°).
Ductile
A material that can be stretched into wires.
Dull
A surface which does not reflect light. Not shiny.
Hard
A material that is firm, not easily broken, cut or pierced
Magnetic
A material that can be attracted by a magnet or made into a magnet. Examples are iron, steel, cobalt and nickel. All magnetic materials are metals, but not all metals are magnetic.
malleable 
Material that can be hammered or pressed into different shapes
Shiny
A surface which reflects light, you can sometimes see your reflection on the surfaces 
Soft
A material that is easy to mould cut or fold it is not firmed to touch