METALS & NONMETALS

• Where are the metals

and nonmetals on the
PT?
• What are the
properties of metals
and nonmetals?
• What are metalloids?

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There is a zig-zag or staircase line that divides the table.
Metals are on the left of the line, in blue.
Nonmetals are on the right of the line, in orange.
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 PROPERTIES OF METALS
Physical Properties:
 Solid at room temperature
- exception: Hg
 Silvery-gray
- exception: Au and Cu
 Good Conductors
 Metallic luster (shine)
 Malleable
 Ductile

Chemical Properties:
 Lose Electrons
(makes positive ion)
 Corrode easily 3
 PROPERTIES OF NONMETALS
Physical Properties:
 Can be gas, solid, or liquid at
room temperature
 Come in all colors
 No metallic luster
 Poor conductors
 Brittle
 Odors or pungent

Chemical Properties:
 Tend to gain electrons
(makes negative ion)
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 METALLOIDS

 Properties and characteristics of both metals

and nonmetals
 Along the staircase/steps of the periodic table
 EXCEPT: Al, At
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 PRACTICE!
METAL, NONMETAL, METALLOID
 Hydrogen
 Magnesium
NONMETAL
 Calcium
 Arsenic METAL
 Carbon
 Helium
 Lead
METALLOID
 Aluminum