Differences between metals and non metals
Metals and non metals Elements -Asubstancethat can not broken down into simpler substances in chemical reaction. Elements can be classified in two parts based on their properties. 1.metals 2.non metals Metals On the periodic table , By a zig-zag line metals are separated from nonmetals stepping through carbon, phosphorus, selenium, iodine, and radon. Nonmetal is a part of element that is right to the metal.Element just to the left of the line may be termed metalloids or semimetals and have properties intermediate between those of the metals and nonmetals. According to periodic table there are various kinds of metals. 1. Alkaline metals 2.Alkalineearth metals 3. Transition metals 4. Lanthanides 5.Actinides Non metals The non metals are those that do not look like metals and it's properties ...