Metals, Nonmetals, Metalloids

Front

What type of element is Silicon?

Back

Metalloid

Front

What is a property of metals?

Back

Malleable

Front

Which property does not describe metals?

Back

Brittle

Front

If a material can easily be drawn into the shape of a wire, it is called what?

Back

Ductile

Front

What type of element is Iron?

Back

Metal

Front

What are metalloids?

Back

Elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals.

Front

Name a common property of nonmetals.

Back

They are poor conductors of heat and electricity.

Front

What is the state of most metals at room temperature?

Back

Solid (except for mercury which is liquid).

Front

What is ductility?

Back

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

Front

What is malleability?

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