Chemistry GCSE
Classification of elements
What Classification of elements means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Classification of elements
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Elements can be distinguished as metal or non-metal by their location in the periodic table rather than by memorising every element.
Topics that use Classification of elements
- Metals and non-metals (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Atomic structure and periodic table position
- Electron transfer
- Group 1 and Group 2 metals
- Group 1, Group 7 and Group 0 trends
- Non-metals
- Periodic table layout
- Periodic table structure
- Physical and chemical properties of metals and non-metals
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