Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids

Front

What is the term used to describe a substance that breaks apart easily and is weak and fragile?

Back

Brittle

Front

What type of element is Manganese, which is shiny, conducts heat and electricity, and can be hammered into thin sheets?

Back

Metal

Front

Which element is classified as a metalloid?

Back

Polonium

Front

Where are the metalloids located on the Periodic Table?

Back

On the stairsteps

Front

What is the property of a material that allows it to conduct heat and electricity?

Back

Conductivity

Front

What do we call materials that can be drawn into wires?

Back

Ductile

Front

What is the term for materials that can be hammered or rolled into thin sheets?

Back

Malleable

Front

What is the general classification of elements that are poor conductors of heat and electricity?

Back

Nonmetals

Front

What is the characteristic of metals in terms of luster?

Back

Metals have a shiny luster.

Front

What is the difference between metals and nonmetals in terms of conductivity?

Back

Metals conduct heat and electricity, while nonmetals do not.