Elements

Question 1

what is the definition of an element?

Answer 1

a substance containing only one type of atom

Question 2

metal properties

Answer 2

• high melting point + boiling point
• electrical conductors
• malleable
• shiny

Question 3

non - metal properties

Answer 3

• low melting point + boiling
• electrical insulators
• brittle
• dull

Question 4

what side are metals on the periodic table?

Answer 4

left hand side

Question 5

what side are non-metals on the periodic table?

Answer 5

right hand side

Question 6

give two examples of a diatomic element

Answer 6

• hydrogen
• nitrogen
• oxygen
• fluorine
• chlorine
• bromine
• iodine
• astatine