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Looking at the METALS on the Periodic Table!

Use pages 138-145 in your science book
Metals are elements that are good conductors of electric current and heat. They tend to be shiny and
bendable. Metals make up the majority of the periodic table.
DESCRIBING METALS:
Physical Properties: Chemical Properties:

Alkali Metals Alkaline Earth Metals

Group Group

Properties Properties

Location Location
on the on the
Periodic Periodic
Table Table

Transition Metals Metals in Mixed Groups

Groups Groups

Properties Properties

Location Location
on the on the
Periodic Periodic
Table Table

Lanthanides Actinides
Groups Groups

Properties Properties

Location Location
on the on the
Periodic Periodic
Table Table