Sunday, June 30, 2013
The difference between metals and non-metals
Chemical Properties
Metals- Usually have 1-3 electrons in their outer shell.
- Lose their valence electrons easily.
- Form oxides that are basic.
- Are good reducing agents.
- Have lower electronegativities.
- Usually have 4-8 electrons in their outer shell.
- Gain or share valence electrons easily.
- Form oxides that are acidic.
- Are good oxidizing agents.
- Have higher electronegativities.
Physical Properties
Metals- Good electrical conductors and heat conductors.
- Malleable - can be beaten into thin sheets.
- Ductile - can be stretched into wire.
- Possess metallic luster.
- Opaque as thin sheet.
- Solid at room temperature (except Hg).
- Poor conductors of heat and electricity.
- Brittle - if a solid.
- Nonductile.
- Do not possess metallic luster.
- Transparent as a thin sheet.
- Solids, liquids or gases at room temperature.
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