Metals, Metalloids, Non-Metals, Important Info* Flashcards
Metal Characteristics
-Malleable
-Ductile
-Have luster
-Good conductors of electricity
Metals tend to
LOSE ELECTRONS! FORM POSITIVE IONS!
Most Metals are
Denser than water
Metals are found in groups
1 & 2
Transition metals have multiple
Oxidation states / Charges
Transition metals form several
different ions when they lose electrons
Transition metals are less
reactive than groups 1& 2
Transition metals are unique because they can be
colorful!
Transition metals are found in groups
3-12
Metalloids
B, Si, As, Sb, Te, Ge
Metalloids have properties
of both metals and non metals
Non metals are ________ at STP
Gases / Solids at room temp
Most active non-metal
Flourine
Non Metals in group 17 are
Halogens and form ions when they gain electrons
They are also diatomic
Group 18 has
Noble Gasses which all have complete octet