Physical and Chemical Differences Between Metals and Non-metals
Chemistry ⇒ Metals and Non-metals
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Describe the difference in appearance between most metals and non-metals.
Describe the difference in the type of bonding found in metals and non-metals.
Describe the difference in the types of oxides formed by metals and non-metals, giving one example of each.
Describe the trend in electronegativity between metals and non-metals.
Describe two chemical properties that differentiate metals from non-metals.
Explain why metals are good conductors of electricity, but non-metals are not.
Explain why metals are malleable and ductile, but non-metals are not.
Explain why metals tend to form cations in chemical reactions.
Which of the following elements is a non-metal?
(1) Iron
(2) Sulphur
(3) Copper
(4) Zinc
Which of the following is a chemical property of non-metals?
(1) They form cations
(2) They form basic oxides
(3) They form anions
(4) They are ductile
Which of the following is a correct statement about the chemical reactivity of metals and non-metals?
(1) Metals gain electrons, non-metals lose electrons
(2) Metals lose electrons, non-metals gain electrons
(3) Both metals and non-metals lose electrons
(4) Both metals and non-metals gain electrons
Which of the following is a correct statement about the physical state of metals and non-metals at room temperature?
(1) All metals are gases, all non-metals are solids
(2) Most metals are solids, non-metals can be solids, liquids, or gases
(3) All metals are liquids, all non-metals are gases
(4) Most metals are gases, non-metals are solids
Fill in the blank: Metals are generally __________ (oxidizing/reducing) agents in chemical reactions.
Fill in the blank: Non-metals generally form __________ oxides when they react with oxygen.
Fill in the blank: The ability of a material to be drawn into wires is called __________.
Fill in the blank: The most abundant metal in the Earth's crust is __________.
Are all metals solid at room temperature?
Is it true that non-metals are generally found on the right side of the periodic table?
Is the following statement true or false? Metals are generally lustrous, while non-metals are not.
Is the following statement true or false? Non-metals generally have lower densities than metals.
