metals and non-metals Flashcards
1
Q
in the periodic table, where are non-metals found?
A
to the right side
2
Q
in the periodic table, where are metals found?
A
to the left and middle
3
Q
where are the highly reactive metals found?
A
to the left side ( group 1 and 2 )
4
Q
when metals react, what happens?
A
they lose electrons to achieve a full outer energy level
5
Q
after reacting and losing electrons, what happens to the electronic structure of metals?
A
metals get the stable electronic structure of a group 0 noble gas
6
Q
what ions do metals always form?
A
metals always form positive ions
