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4.9 Comparison of General Physical Properties of Metals and Non-Metals
Metals are elements that tend to lose electrons and form positive ions (cations). They are found on the left and middle of the periodic table. Non-metals are elements that tend to gain or share electrons. They are found on the right side of the periodic table. Simple explana
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4.9 Comparison of General Physical Properties of Metals and Non-Metals
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Metals are elements that tend to lose electrons and form positive ions (cations). They are found on the left and middle of the periodic table. Non-metals are elements that tend to gain or share electrons. They are found on the right side of the periodic table. *Simple explana
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Metals are elements that tend to lose electrons and form positive ions (cations). They are found on the left and middle of the periodic table. Non-metals are elements that tend to gain or share electrons. They are found on the right side of the periodic table. *Simple explana
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- Metals are elements that tend to lose electrons and form positive ions (cations). They are found on the **left a
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- Metals are elements that tend to lose electrons and form positive ions (cations). They are found on the **left a
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Metals are elements that tend to lose electrons and form positive ions (cations). They are found on the **left a
Metals are elements that tend to lose electrons and form positive ions (cations). They are found on the left and middle of the periodic table. **Non
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- Metals are elements that tend to lose electrons and form positive ions (cations). They are found on the left and middle of the periodic table. **Non
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