2C Periodic Table - Metals, Nonmetals, Metalloids 24-25

Front

What are nonmetals?

Back

Elements located to the right of the zig-zag line on the periodic table, typically poor conductors of heat and electricity.

Front

What is a property of metals?

Back

Metals are malleable, meaning they can be hammered or rolled into thin sheets.

Front

Which elements are typically brittle?

Back

Nonmetals are often brittle in their solid state.

Front

What color represents nonmetals on the periodic table?

Back

Nonmetals are usually colored red on the periodic table.

Front

What is a metalloid?

Back

Elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals, often acting as semiconductors.

Front

Where are metals located on the periodic table?

Back

Metals are found to the left of the zig-zag line.

Front

What is the characteristic of metalloids?

Back

Metalloids can conduct electricity better than nonmetals but not as well as metals.

Front

Give an example of a nonmetal.

Back

Examples of nonmetals include oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur.

Front

What is the state of most nonmetals at room temperature?

Back

Most nonmetals are gases at room temperature, except for bromine which is a liquid.

Front

What is the significance of the zig-zag line on the periodic table?

Back

The zig-zag line separates metals from nonmetals and indicates the location of metalloids.