What are elements like Lesson 2
The periodic table
Solids
The periodic table
Liquids
The periodic table
Gases
The periodic table
The metals
The periodic table
The non-metals
Non-metals are mostly on the right. Metals are on the left and in the centre. Xe
Properties of metals Shiny –Not always e.g. lead is dull Good conductors of heat Most have a high melting point –Exception mercury being liquid at room temperature Good electrical conductors A few are magnetic –Iron, Nickel, Cobalt
Properties of non-metals 22 of the elements are non-metals Most are solids or gases –Bromine is a liquid Do not conduct heat or electricity Have low melting and boiling points