What are examples of nonmetals, metals, and semimetals?

Look at the Periodic Table and search for the “Semi-Metals” or “Metalloids” section - the elements that are semi-metals are Boron, Silicon, Germanium, Arsenic, Antimony, Tellurium and Astatine. read more

Non metals gain electrons to become negative ions. The elemental nonmetals bond using covalent bonds. There are fewer nonmetals that metals. The noble gases, Oxygen, Nitrogen are examples. Nonmetals have high electronegativity and want to gain electrons. read more

Here are some examples. Five common metals are copper, lead, tin, nickel, and zinc. (From A2ua) Four common nonmetals are sulfur nitrogen, selenium, and bromine. (From SlideShare) The seven metalloids are boron, silicon, germanium, arsenic, antimony, tellurium, and polonium. The three types of elements occupy their own places in the Periodic Table. read more

The easiest way to identify whether an element is a metal or nonmetal is to find its position on the periodic table. There is a zig-zag line that runs down the right side of the table. Elements on this line are metalloids or semimetals, which have properties intermediate between those of metals and nonmetals. read more