How Else is the Periodic Table Organized? Metals, Non-Metals and Metalloids
Metals All elements to the left of the bold line Properties: Good conductors of heat and electricity Have shiny, metallic luster Malleable – can be pounded/bent into shapes Ductile – can be drawn into wires
Examples of Metals Copper Gold Tin Nickel Iron Sodium Calcium
Non-Metals Located to the right of the bold line Properties: Poor conductors of heat and electricity Dull, or earthy luster Shatter, or form powder when pounded Many are in the gaseous form
Examples of Non-Metals Oxygen Neon Sulfur Chlorine Carbon Iodine Nitrogen Helium
Metalloids Touch the bold line Properties Have characteristics of metals and non-metals Properties vary with substance
Examples of Metalloids