Metals and Non-Metals

Question 1

What do metals form when they react?

Answer 1

Positive ions

Question 2

Name 3 physical properties of metals?

Answer 2

• Strong, but can be bent/hammered into other shapes (malleable)
• Strong conductors of heat/electricity
• High boiling/melting points

Question 3

Name 5 physical properties of non-metals?

Answer 3

• Dull looking
• More brittle
• Aren’t always solids at room temp.
• Don’t conduct electricity
• Often have a lower density

Question 4

Where are transition metals found?

Answer 4

In the centre of the periodic table, between groups 2 and 3

Question 5

What are 3 special properties of transition metals?

Answer 5

• Can have more than 1 ion
• Often coloured, so compounds that contain them are colourful
• Metal compounds make good catalysts