Metals or non-metals

Most elements are...

• metals

• non-metals

• metalloids

Sulphur is

• a metal

• a non-metal

• neither metal nor non-metal

Carbon is

• a metal

• a non-metal

• neither metal nor non-metal

Copper is

• a metal

• a non-metal

• neither metal nor non-metal

Mercury is

• a metal

• a non-metal

• neither metal nor non-metal

A metal is usually ________

• shiny

• dull

• brittle

• a liquid

Many non-metals are _________

• heavy

• gases

• liquids

• good conductors of heat

Metals have __________

• high density

• low density

• low boiling points

• high electrical resistivity

Non-metals can be __________

• brittle

• extremely hard and strong

• difficult to melt

Non-metals are usually __________

• good conductors of heat

• malleable

• ductile

• soft