1.2.3 Metals & Non-Metals

• What are metals?

  Elements that react to form positive ions.
• What are non-metals?

  Elements that do not form positive ions.
• What are the majority of elements?

  Metals.
• Where are metals found on the periodic table?

  Metals are found on the left side of the periodic table.
• Where are non-metals found on the periodic table?

  On the right side of the periodic table.
• What are some properties of metals?

  Malleability, ductility, conductivity and high melting points.
• What are some properties of non-metals?

  Brittle, poor conductors of heat and electricity and low melting and boiling points.