7 Questions
Which of the following is a characteristic of metals?
Tend to lose electrons and form positive ions
What is the general characteristic of non-metals?
Tend to gain electrons and form negative ions
Which of the following elements is a non-metal?
Oxygen
What type of oxides do metals generally form?
Basic oxides
Which of the following elements is typically a good conductor of electricity?
Copper
Which type of oxides do non-metals generally form?
Acidic oxides
Which of the following is a general characteristic of metals?
High melting point
Study Notes
Metals
- Metals have the characteristic of being good conductors of electricity
- Metals generally form basic oxides
Non-Metals
- Non-metals have the general characteristic of being poor conductors of electricity
- Non-metals generally form acidic oxides
- Examples of non-metals include specific elements ( identities not specified in the provided text)
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