Module 1 Lesson 3 Metals and Non Metals

Front

The gradual wearing away of a metal as it combines with nonmetals is called __________.

Back

corrosion

Front

Metals have all of the following physical properties except __________.

Back

brittle

Front

Conductivity is __________.

Back

how well a piece of matter conducts electricity.

Front

Metalloids _____________.

Back

have some properties of both metals and nonmetals.

Front

What side of the periodic table are nonmetals on?

Back

right

Front

What is a metal?

Back

A metal is a shiny, malleable substance that conducts heat and electricity.

Front

What is a nonmetal?

Back

A nonmetal is a substance that is usually dull, brittle, and does not conduct heat or electricity well.

Front

What is an alloy?

Back

An alloy is a mixture of two or more metals.

Front

What is malleability?

Back

Malleability is the ability of a substance to be hammered or pressed into thin sheets.

Front

What is ductility?

Back

Ductility is the ability of a substance to be drawn out into thin wires.