Bergeron 6.6C Properties and Classification of Elements Flashcard

Front

What are the three main classes of elements?

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Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids

Front

Which of the following is a property of metals?

• Metals are dull
• Metals are poor conductors of heat
• Metals are malleable
• Metals are usually gases at room temperature

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Metals are malleable

Front

Metals are usually __________ at room temperature.

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solids

Front

Where are metals generally found on the periodic table?

Back

On the left and center

Front

Melting and boiling points of metals?

Back

High

Front

Property of nonmetals? Options: Shiny, Dull, Good conductor of electricity, High boiling point

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Dull

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How do nonmetals generally conduct heat and electricity?

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They are poor conductors

Front

What is a property of metalloids?

Back

They have properties of both metals and nonmetals

Front

Which of the following elements is a metalloid? Silicon, Chlorine, Gold, Oxygen

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Silicon

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What is a common physical property of nonmetals?

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They are brittle