Metals and non-metals 28 November 2018 B to 1 Recognise some common metals and non-metals   2 Identity metals from their specific properties 3 to 4 Use appropriate ways to present data 5 Classify an element as metal or non-metal from its properties 6 Link the properties of an element to its everyday usage

Properties of metals Most metals are very strong. They have high melting points and they have high heat and electrical conductivity. They are also malleable, which means they can be beaten or pressed into thin sheets. Non metals are generally not like this and many are gases at room temperature.

Testing metal properties See sheet

Melting and boiling points Element Metal or non-metal Melting point / °C Boiling point / °C gold metal 1,064 2,807 iron 1,535 2,750 phosphorus non-metal 44 280 sulfur 113 445