Hayat Ashraf

Metals and nonmetals are two broad categories of elements in the periodic table. These categories are based on their physical and chemical properties. Let's explore each category in more detail: Metals: - Metals are typically found on the left side and center of the periodic table. - They are characterized by their shiny luster, malleability (ability to be hammered into thin sheets), ductility (ability to be drawn into wires), and high electrical and thermal conductivity. - Metals have a tendency to lose electrons and form cations during chemical reactions, leading to the formation of positive ions. - They have low ionization energies, which means it is relatively easy to remove electrons from their outer shells. - Examples of metals include copper, iron, aluminum, gold, and silver. - Metals generally have high melting and boiling points and are solids at room temperature, except for mercury, which is a liquid. Nonmetals: - Nonmetals are primarily found on the right side of the per...