ELEMENTS

METALS

METALS

• Most elements on the periodic table are metals
• Of the 118 metals 91 are metal
• Metal comes for the Greek word "metallon"
• Most abundant metal in the universe is iron
• Most abundant malt in earths crust is aluminum

SILVER

• Silver is used a lot to make money
• First five metals to be discovered
• An ounce of silver can be drawn into wire 1800ft long

NON METAL

NON METALS

• Groups 14-16 on the periodic table
• Non metals can not conduct electricity
• Non metals exist in two of three states of matter

NITROGEN

• Nitrogen is a gas
• Nitrogen came from the Greek word "native soda"
• The atomic symbol is N
• Boiling point is minus 320.42 F
• Melting point is minus 321 degrees F

METALLOID

METALLOID

• Both metal and non metal properties
• Silicon is most abundant
• Used in many electronics

BORON

• Symbol is b
• Multipurpose element
• Perched next to carbon on the periodic table