Metals And Non Metals - Periodic Table

Question 1

What are metals on periodic table? What ions do they form in reactions?

Answer 1

Form positive ions when they react
Most elements in periodic table are metals

Question 2

What are properties of metals?

Answer 2

Strong, but can be bent or hammered (malleable)
Conductors of heat and electricity
High boiling and melting points

Question 3

What are properties of non metals?

Answer 3

Dull looking normally
More brittle
Not always solid at room temp
Don’t usually conduct electricity
Usually lower density
Form negative ions in reactions