Metals vs. Non Metals

Question 1

Identify the properties of metal.

Answer 1

Metals are dense, good electrical conductors, malleable- can bend, solid at room temperature, good thermal conductors, lustrous - shiny and ductile.

Question 2

Identify the properties of non-metals.

Answer 2

Non-metals are poor electrical and thermal conductors, brittle, dull and have melting and boiling points.

Question 3

What happens of the electrons of a metal?

Answer 3

There is a sea of electrons and it allows the current to flow.

Question 4

What happens of the electrons of a non-metal?

Answer 4

The electrons are held by positive nuclei and no current flows.