Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry · Spec 1.20-1.24
Groups, Metals & Non-metals
Groups and periods, and the properties of metals and non-metals.
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Groups, Metals & Non-metals
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Spec 1.20-1.24
What you need to know
- Tell metals and non-metals apart
- Compare their properties
- Explain why the Group 0 noble gases are so unreactive
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Quick check
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Where are metals and non-metals found in the periodic table?
Metals are on the left and centre; non-metals are on the right (separated by a 'staircase').
What is a group and what is a period?
A group is a vertical column (elements with similar properties); a period is a horizontal row.
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