metals and non metals Flashcards
1
Q
what charge ions to metals form?
A
Positive.
2
Q
What charge ions do non-metals form?
A
Negative
3
Q
What are the majority of elements?
A
metals
4
Q
what are the physical differences between metals and non-metals?
A
metals: 1.hard
2. malleable
3.Good conductors of heat and electricity
4.Have high melting boiling and melting points.
non metals: vice versa.
5
Q
What are transition metals?
A
Typical metals found in the middle of the periodic table
.They can have more than one ion.Make good catalysts.