metals

     

In chemistry, a metal (Greek: Metallon) is efined as an element that readily loses electrons to form positive ions (cations) and forms metallic bonds between other metal atoms (forming ionic bonds with non-metals).

Trivia about metals

  • Most of the elements on the periodic table are these, including the 6 alkali ones
  • These, which make up almost 80% of the elements, are solid, lustrous & make good conductors
  • In the center of the table are the "transition" these, including nickel & iron