Metals, Metalloids, Non-Metals

Front

What are the three main classifications of elements?

Back

Metals, Nonmetals, Metalloids.

Front

What is a characteristic property of nonmetals?

Back

Nonmetals are usually dull, brittle, and do not conduct heat or electricity.

Front

What does it mean if a material is ductile?

Back

A ductile material can be easily drawn into wires.

Front

What is the property of metals that allows them to be shaped without breaking?

Back

Malleability.

Front

Which group of elements typically has the highest conductivity?

Back

Metals.

Front

What is a metalloid?

Back

An element that has properties of both metals and nonmetals.

Front

Give an example of a metalloid.

Back

Polonium.

Front

What is the opposite of ductile?

Back

Brittle.

Front

Which property is NOT used to classify elements as metals, nonmetals, and metalloids?

Back

Texture.

Front

What is conductivity?

Back

The ability of a material to conduct heat or electricity.