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Science·Matter & Materials·conceptual

Metals vs Non-Metals

Compare the physical and chemical properties of metals and non-metals, explaining metallic properties (malleability, lustre, conductivity) and how position in the periodic table predicts reactivity

Suggested ages 11–13

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Evidence of understanding

  • Lists physical properties typical of metals (shiny, malleable, good conductor) and non-metals
  • Explains why metals are used in wires, cookware, and construction based on their properties
  • Uses the periodic table to predict whether an element is likely to be reactive or unreactive
  • Explains what lustre and malleability mean in terms of real-world observations

Assessment prompt

If Metals vs Non-Metals had an unknown substance that was shiny, could be bent without breaking, and conducted electricity, could they identify it as likely a metal and explain how each property points to that conclusion?

Standards alignment

KS3.Sci.Chem.AEC.6GB · uk-nc-2013

Properties of Different Substances

The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · KS3

KS3.Sci.Chem.AEC.9GB · uk-nc-2013

Properties of Metals

The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · KS3

KS3.Sci.Chem.PT.5GB · uk-nc-2013

Properties of Metals and Non-metals

The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · KS3