Construct a 2-3 paragraph essay to compare and contrast metals and non-metals. Discuss chemical and physical properties, examples, valence electrons, location on the periodic table, etc. in your own words. Please cite any sources you quote directly from.

Fill in the blanks. Main group elements in the same family of the periodic table have similar chemical properties because they have the same number of ___. Transition metals in the same family of the periodic table have similar chemical properties because they have the same number of ___ and the same number of d electrons in the ___ level. How many valence electrons does each of the following elements have? S N Mg Br K