Metals, Nonmetals, Metalloids

Front

What property allows copper to be shaped into statues like the Statue of Liberty?

Back

Copper is malleable.

Front

What type of substances can be hammered into thin sheets?

Back

Metals.

Front

Which elements are located to the LEFT of the zigzag line on the periodic table?

Back

Metals.

Front

How can you determine if an element is a good conductor of electricity?

Back

If it lights up a light bulb.

Front

What is the characteristic of sulfur in terms of its physical properties?

Back

Sulfur is brittle.

Front

What are the three main categories of elements in the periodic table?

Back

Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids.

Front

What is a common property of metals?

Back

Metals are good conductors of heat and electricity.

Front

What is a common property of nonmetals?

Back

Nonmetals are generally poor conductors of heat and electricity.

Front

What is a characteristic of metalloids?

Back

Metalloids have properties of both metals and nonmetals.

Front

What does ductility refer to in metals?

Back

Ductility is the ability of a metal to be drawn into wires.