English

Electronic Configurations and Types of Elements: S-, P-, D-, F- Blocks - Metals, Non-metals and Metalloids

Advertisements

Topics

Estimated time: 2 minutes
CBSE: Class 12

Key Points: Metals, Non-metals and Metalloids

  • Metals are generally present on the left side of the periodic table.
  • Non-metals are mainly on the right side.
  • Metalloids lie along the zig-zag line.
  • Metals lose electrons and form cations.
  • Non-metals gain electrons and form anions.
  • Metallic character decreases across a period.
  • Metallic character increases down a group.
  • Metalloids show intermediate properties.

Shaalaa.com | Metals, non metals & metalloids

Shaalaa.com


Next video


Shaalaa.com


Metals, non metals & metalloids [00:03:41]
S
Series: series 1
0%


Advertisements
Share
Notifications

Englishहिंदीमराठी


      Forgot password?
Use app×