- Metals form positive ions, lose electrons, and have properties of conductivity, malleability, and sonorousness
- Non-metals form negative ions, are brittle, have lower density, and poor conductivity
- The reactivity series of metals shows that elements further down the periodic table are more likely to lose electrons
- The stepped line in the periodic table relates to the atomic structure of metals and non-metals
- Understanding the properties of metals and non-metals is crucial in chemistry and science education.
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