Metals, Non Metals, Metalloids and Physical and Chemical change

Front

What type of change is wood burning?

Back

Chemical Change

Front

How can elements in the shaded area be described?

Back

Shiny and brittle, semiconductors

Front

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of most metals?

Back

Brittle

Front

What type of change is boiling water?

Back

Physical Change

Front

Which grouping of elements could have the characteristic of luster (shiny)?

Back

Both metals and metalloids

Front

What are metals generally known for?

Back

Good conductors of heat and electricity.

Front

What is a characteristic of nonmetals?

Back

They are usually poor conductors of heat and electricity.

Front

Define metalloids.

Back

Elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals.

Front

What is ductility?

Back

The ability of a material to be stretched into a wire.

Front

What is malleability?

Back

The ability of a material to be hammered or pressed into shapes without breaking.