Classification of Elements

Elements are pure substances made of only one type of atom. The periodic table classifies these elements based on shared properties, such as metal, non-metal, or metalloid. Metals are typically shiny, conduct heat and electricity, and are malleable. Non-metals usually lack these properties and can be gases or dull solids. Metalloids have properties intermediate between metals and non-metals. This classification helps us understand their behavior and how they interact with other elements, guiding their uses in various applications.