Introduction

What are Metals?

What are Non-metals?

How are Metals and Non-metals Different?

Are all Shiny Things Metals?

What Happens when Iron Gets Wet?

What Else Will We Study about Metals?

4.1 Properties of Materials

4.1.1 Malleability

4.1.2 Ductility

4.1.3 Sonority

4.1.4 Conduction of Heat

4.1.5 Conduction of Electricity

4.2 Effect of Air and Water on Metals: Iron

4.2.1 Rusting of Iron

4.2.2 Prevention of Rusting

4.2.3 Corrosion in Other Metals

4.3 Effect of Air and Water on Other Metals

4.3.1 Reaction of Magnesium with Air

4.3.2 Basic Nature of Metal Oxides

4.3.3 Storage of Reactive Metals

4.4 Non-metals — Properties and Uses

4.4.1 Reaction of Non-metals with Air

4.4.2 Acidic Nature of Non-metal Oxides

4.4.3 Properties of Non-metals

4.4.4 Elements Classification

4.5 Are Non-metals Essential in Everyday Life? You are here

4.5.1 Non-metals in Life Processes

4.5.2 Non-metals in Industry and Medicine

4.5.3 Recycling and Sustainability

Summary

Chapter at a Glance