Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids

Front

What property describes a material that can be easily drawn into a wire?

Back

Ductility is the property that describes a material's ability to be drawn into a wire.

Front

What type of element is Silicon, which has properties of both metals and nonmetals?

Back

Silicon is classified as a metalloid.

Front

Which property is NOT typically associated with metals?

Back

Brittleness is not typically associated with metals.

Front

What is a physical characteristic of metalloids?

Back

Metalloids are known to be semiconductors.

Front

How can elements in the shaded area of the periodic table be best described?

Back

Elements in that area can be described as shiny and brittle.

Front

What is the general state of metals at room temperature?

Back

Most metals are solid at room temperature, except for mercury, which is a liquid.

Front

What is the typical conductivity of metals?

Back

Metals are good conductors of electricity and heat.

Front

What is the term for elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals?

Back

These elements are called metalloids.

Front

What is the appearance of nonmetals in their solid state?

Back

Nonmetals are typically dull and brittle in their solid state.

Front

What is the term for the ability of a material to be hammered or pressed into shapes without breaking?

Back

Malleability is the term for this property.