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Metals in the periodic table

The periodic table is a list of all the known elements,
arranged according to similarities in their properties.

Where are metals and non-metals located in the periodic table?

Metals are on Non-metals

the left and in are mostly
the centre. on the right.

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Properties of metals
What does the word ‘property’
mean when scientists talk
about metals?

A property is a characteristic
of a substance.

The properties of a substance

tell you how it looks, how it
behaves and how it reacts
in chemical reactions.

What do you think are some

typical properties that metals
have?

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Properties of metals – experiment

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Typical properties of metals
What are the properties of metals?
 solid
 strong
 malleable (easily shaped)
 conduct heat and electricity
 dense
 shiny
 sonorous (make a ringing sound)
 ductile (can be pulled into wires) Do all metals have
 high melting and boiling points. all these properties?

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Typical properties of non-metals
What are the properties of non-metals?
 usually liquids or gases
 non-rigid structure
 poor conductors of
heat and electricity
 low density
 dull, not shiny
 not ductile
 low melting and boiling points.
Do all non-metals have all these properties?

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Comparing metals and non-metals

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Metals and non-metals: true or false?

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