2007-10-19 02:31:56 · 5 answers · asked by bossy1967 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
metal is ductile &non metal is not
2007-10-19 02:43:13 · answer #1 · answered by jazz 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Metals have 1-3 electrons in the outer shell of each atom. Non metals usually have 4-8 electrons in their outer shell.
2016-05-23 17:01:15 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
metals are located on the left hand side of the periodic table, they have a low electronegative meaning they "give" electrons away easily, for this reason they form positive ions by loosing elections.
non metals are located on the right side of the periodic table, they have high electronegative, meaning they held electrons tightly, this is the reason they form negative ions by gaining electrons.
2007-10-19 03:15:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't forget there placement on the period table
Metals form + ion
nonmetals -
metals have low elctronegativites, first ionization energies
non metals the opposite
2007-10-19 03:00:14 · answer #4 · answered by kentchemistry.com 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Metals conduct heat and electricty well and non-metals don't.
2007-10-19 02:57:27 · answer #5 · answered by Rush is a band 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋