Specification Point 1.20:
Understand how to use electrical conductivity and the acid-base character of oxides to classify elements as Metals or Non-metals
Metals vs Non-Metals
| Metals | Non-metals |
|---|---|
| Basic oxides (alkaline) | Acidic oxides (acidic) |
| Good conductors of electricity | Poor conductors of electricity |
| High melting and boiling point | Low melting and boiling point |
| Malleable | Flaky |
Specification Point 1.21:
Identify an element as a metal or a non-metal according to its position in the periodic table
Identifying Metals from Periodic Table Position
A zig-zag line in this diagram separates the metals on the left, from the non-metals on the right
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Author: Jamie
Jamie got a First class degree in Chemistry from Oxford University before going on to teach chemistry full time as a professional tutor. He’s put together these handy revision notes to match the Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry specification so you can learn exactly what you need to know for your exams.
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