1.9 Metals & Non metals

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On which side of the periodic table are the metals positioned?

Left hand side.

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What determines whether an element is a metal or non-metal?

Atomic structures of the elements.

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What are the properties of metals?

High melting point. High density. Good conductors of electricity. Malleable and ductile. Generally shiny.

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Explain why metals are malleable

The atoms are arranged in uniform rows which can slide over one another.

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Explain why metals can conduct electricity

The electrons in the metal are charges that can move.

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True or false? ‘Metals are insoluble in water’

TRUE

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What are the general properties of non-metals?

Low boiling points. Poor conductors of electricity. Brittle when solid.