silver gray color
Metals are usually positive and non-metals are usually negative.
because metalloids usually have properties that are similar to metals and nonmetals
Metals usually form cations, or positively charged ions.
Metals are good conductors. Such as iron and so on. Semimetals are okay conducts as they are half metal. Usually powers or weak metals. Non-Metals are not conductors as they are usually gases.
Atoms of non-metals usually gain or share electrons when they react with other atoms.
Brick will usually be stronger in compression, but metals will usually be stronger in tension.
Elements are usually classified as metals, non-metals, or metalloids.
They are usually called alkaline earth metals.
Metals will LOSE electrons to become stable.
The three major groups of elements on the periodic table are metals, nonmetals, and metalloids. Metals are typically shiny, conduct heat and electricity well, while nonmetals are usually dull, poor conductors, and can be gases. Metalloids share properties of both metals and nonmetals.
Non Ferrous metals are those metals which do not contain iron.They are not magnetic and are usually more resistant to corrosion than ferrous metals.
The metals in the living things usually are combined with other elements in chemical compounds.