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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.
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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