Old KS4 Science Curriculum - Science

2. Explore how metal ions are positive and most non-metal ions are negative

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Describe how metal ions are positive and most non-metal ions are negative

Relate charges of ions to groups in the periodic table

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periodic table

Table of chemical elements which are laid out in rows with the elements atomic number, vertical columns show elements with similar atomic structures.

non-metal

Substance or material which is not a metal.

metal

Material which is shiny and typically hard, a good thermal and electrical conductor.

ion

Molecule or atom that has a net electric charge from gaining or losing one or more electrons.

gallium

Known as the symbol Ga in the periodic table, a silvery-white metal which is soft and melts are around 30 degrees Celsius.

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