Properties of Metal Elements
1. Physical Properties
Physical Properties are the features of behavior. It states how Metal Elements interact with the environment in terms of appearance and conductivity.
- Metal Elements are Shiny or Lustrous in Nature.
- Metal Elements are considered good conductors of heat and electricity power.
- Metal Elements are having high melting and boiling point.
- Metal Elements are in Solid Form at room temperature. Only the exception is mercury.
- Metal Elements are Ductile in Nature.
2. Chemical Properties
Chemical Properties are the features of chemical bonding. It defines how the Metal Elements act in the chemical process of bonding.
- Metal Elements are Easily Corrodible which means they are easily destroyed using chemical reactions.
- Metal Elements have the ability to lose electrons.
- Metal Elements have the ability to form basic oxides.
- Metal Elements consist of low electronegativities.
- Metal Elements are considered Good Reducing agents.
How Metal Elements Differ From Nonmetal Elements?
Metals and Non-metals are the different forms of materials that are present on earth. Elements further can be subdivided into Metals and Non-Metals depending on their Physical and Chemical Properties. Metals are good conductors of heat and electricity, while Non-Metals are considered insulators. Examples of Metals are Iron, Copper, and Aluminum, while Examples of Non-Metals are Phosphorous, Sulfur, etc. In this article, we will go through a detailed understanding of Metals and Non-Metals elements, the Properties of Metals and Non-Metals, and the Difference between Metal and Non-Metal Elements.