Metals and NonMetals

Two major groups of elements Found on the periodic table Metals are located to the left of the zigzag line Nonmetals are located to the right of the zigzag line

Physical Properties of Metals Have Luster -shiny Are Conductors -heat and electricity move through them easily Malleable – Can be hammered into a different shape Ductile – Can be drawn into a wire High Density – Heavy for their size Metals are solid, except for mercury

Examples of Metal

Physical Properties of NonMetals Dull – not shiny Nonconductors – heat and electricity do not move through easily Brittle – break easily Most nonmetals are gases at room temperature

Examples of NonMetals

Lets Classify! ________ Silver ______ Iron ________ Oxygen ______ Calcium _________ Carbon ______ Sulfur _________ Aluminum _______ Sodium

Metalloids Metalloids share properties of both metals and non-metals Some are ductile, some are not Some are malleable, some are not Some are good conductors, some are not Some are shiny, some are not