Metals and Non-Metals

• Why are metals important to modern life?

  They are essential for various applications
• What can metals form when they react?

  Positive ions
• Where do metals tend to be located in the periodic table?

  Towards the bottom and left side
• What is the general location of non-metals in the periodic table?

  Far right and top
• Do non-metals generally form positive ions when they react?

  No, they do not form positive ions
• What affects how atoms will react?

  The electronic structure of atoms
• What type of bonding do all metals have?

  Metallic bonding
• What properties do metals exhibit due to metallic bonding?

  Similar basic physical properties
• How do metals behave when subjected to stress?

  They are strong and can be bent
• What is a key thermal property of metals?

  They are great at conducting heat
• What is a key electrical property of metals?

  They conduct electricity well
• What do metals have in terms of boiling and melting points?

  High boiling and melting points
• How do non-metals differ in bonding compared to metals?

  They lack metallic bonding
• What is the general behavior of non-metals in terms of electron sharing?

  They do not tend to exhibit sharing
• What is a characteristic of non-metals regarding their physical properties?

  They are generally brittle
• What is the general trend of non-metals in the periodic table?

  They are found on the right side
• How do non-metals behave in terms of energy during reactions?

  They require more energy to react
• What is the significance of the electronic structure in determining reactivity?

  It influences how atoms will bond
• Why is it easier for metals to form positive ions?

  They have fewer electrons to lose
• What is a common characteristic of metals regarding their shape?

  They can be hammered into different shapes
• How do non-metals typically react compared to metals?

  They react less readily
• What is the relationship between the position of elements in the periodic table and their properties?

  Position determines their physical and chemical properties
• Why do metals have high boiling and melting points?

  Due to strong metallic bonds
• What is a property of non-metals regarding their conductivity?

  They are poor conductors of heat and electricity
• How do the physical properties of metals and non-metals differ?

  Metals are malleable; non-metals are brittle
• What does the presence of metallic bonding imply about an element's properties?

  It leads to high strength and conductivity
• What is the significance of the outer electrons in determining reactivity?

  They influence how easily an atom can bond
• What is a common trait of metals regarding their appearance?

  They are typically shiny
• How do non-metals behave in terms of energy during reactions?

  They require more energy to form bonds
• What is the impact of the electronic structure on the bonding behavior of metals?

  It allows them to lose electrons easily
• Why do non-metals have lower boiling and melting points compared to metals?

  Due to weaker intermolecular forces
• What is a characteristic of metals regarding their malleability?

  They can be easily shaped
• How do metals and non-metals differ in terms of their reactivity?

  Metals react more readily than non-metals
• What does the difference in bonding types between metals and non-metals indicate?

  It leads to distinct physical and chemical properties
• Why is it easier for metals to conduct electricity?

  They have free-moving electrons
• What is a common property of non-metals regarding their state at room temperature?

  They can be gases, liquids, or solids
• How do the properties of metals and non-metals affect their uses?

  Metals are used in construction; non-metals in chemicals
• What is the significance of the periodic table in understanding metals and non-metals?

  It helps predict their properties and behaviors
• Why do metals have a high density?

  Due to closely packed atoms
• What is a common use of metals in everyday life?

  Construction materials