Metals and Non-Metals Research Activity
Choose 3 Metals and 3 Non-Metals to research and complete the table below. Use the websites below to help you find the information about your 6
elements.
METALS
Name and
symbol
Solid, liquid or
gas?
Melting point
Boiling point
Conductor of
heat?
Conductor of
electricity?
Shiny?
Ductile,
malleable or
brittle?
(solids)
Use these websites to find information
http://periodictable.com/
http://www.rsc.org/chemsoc/visualelements/pages/pertable_fla.htm
http://www.webelements.com/
http://www.ptable.com/
http://www.chemicalelements.com/
NON-METALS
On the table below circle the correct properties of metals and non-metals to summarise them.
Metals
Non-metals
Solid, liquid or gas
Solid, liquid or gas
High/Low melting point
High/Low melting point
High/Low boiling point
High/Low boiling point
Conductor of heat/Doesn’t conduct heat
Conductor of heat/Doesn’t conduct heat
Conductor of electricity/Doesn’t conduct
Conductor of electricity/Doesn’t conduct
Shiny/Dull
Shiny/Dull
Ductile, malleable or brittle
Ductile, malleable or brittle
Write why the following elements are unusual
Carbon:
Mercury:
Can you find any more that do not fit the pattern?