metals + non-metals

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Cards (18)

  • what is the electron arrangements for metals?
    1-3 outer shell electrons
  • what is the electron arrangement for non-metals?
    4-7 outer shell electrons
  • what bonding do metals have + why?
    • metallic bonding
    • due to loss of electrons
  • what bonding do non-metals have + why?
    • covalent bonding
    • sharing of outer shell electrons
  • are metals good or bad conductors of electricity?
    good
  • describe some of the physical characteristics of metals
    • solid at room temp
    • malleable, can be bent or shaped
    • high melting + boiling point
  • describe some of the physical characteristics of non-metals
    • dull, non-reflective
    • different states at room temp
    • flaky, brittle
    • low melting + boiling points
  • are there more metals or non-metals on the periodic table?
    more metals