Physical properties of metals and non-metals

Question 1

What is a physical property?

Answer 1

A substance that can be observed or measured without changing the identity of it.

Question 2

What are the properties of a typical metal?

Answer 2

1. shiny
2. high density
3. malleable
4. ductile
5. sonorous
6. good conductors of
   thermal energy and
   electricity.
7. high melting points.

Question 3

What are the properties of a typical non-metal?

Answer 3

1. dull
2. low density
3. brittle
4. non-sonorous
5. poor conductor of
   thermal energy and
   electricity.
6. low boiling points.

Question 4

Where are metals found in the periodic table?

Answer 4

On the left of the stepped line.

Question 5

Where are non-metals found in the periodic table?

Answer 5

On the right of the stepped line.

Question 6

Elements near the stepped line are _____.

Answer 6

Metalloids.