Table 1 shows some of the physical properties of Period 2 elements.
| Element | Symbol | Atomic number | Melting point in ∘C^\circ\text{C}∘C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithium | Li | 3 | 180 |
| Beryllium | Be | 4 | 1287 |
| Carbon | C | 6 | 3550 |
| Nitrogen | N | 7 | -210 |
| Oxygen | O | 8 | -218 |
| Fluorine | F | 9 | -220 |
| Neon | Ne | 10 | -248 |
State which metal and which non-metal in Table 1 have the lowest melting points.
80 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Chemistry 2.2 The periodic table, covering 2.2.1 Mendeleev's periodic table, 2.2.2 Periods, groups, metals and non-metals, and 2.2.3 Electronic configuration and position in the periodic table. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.