metals and non metal Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
what are properties of metals
A
ductile
malleable
shiny
high melting and boiling points
good conductors
sonorous (make a noise when they are hit)
2
Q
what does malleable mean
A
can be hammered / bent into shape
3
Q
what does ductile mean
A
can be drawn into a wire
4
Q
what type of ions to metals become
A
positive ions are they lose electrons
5
Q
what type of oxides do metals form
A
basic oxides
6
Q
what type of bonding to metals partake in
A
ionic bonding
7
Q
Properties of non metals
A
dull
low boiling and melting points( there are exceptions)
brittle
8
Q
what type of oxides do non metal form
A
form acidic oxides
9
Q
what type of ions do non metals form
A
negative ions as they gain electrons
10
Q
what type of bonding do non metals partake in
A
covalent and ionic
