Metals, Nonmetals, Metalloids

Multiple Choice

Look at the periodic table that is provided. Where would metals be located? 

• to the left of the table 
• to the right of the table 
• in the zigzag line 

Multiple Choice

Look at the periodic table that is provided. Where would nonmetals be located? 

• to the left of the table 
• to the right of the table 
• in the zigzag line 

Multiple Choice

The ability to be made into a wire.

• Malleability

• Conductivity

• Ductile

• Magnetic

Multiple Choice

A substance that breaks into pieces.

• Brittle

• Malleable

• Conductor

• Dull

Multiple Choice

How well a substance allows heat or electricity to flow through it.

• Malleablility

• Conductivity

• Luster

• Ductile

Multiple Choice

A substance that does NOT allow heat or electricity to flow through it.

• Insulator

• Conductor

• Semiconductor

• Magnetic

Multiple Choice

The way light reflects from the surface of a substance is known as _______________.

• Luster

• Ductility

• Malleability

• Insulator

Multiple Choice

How well a substance can be hammered into sheets.

• Malleability

• Conductivity

• Luster

• Magnetic

Multiple Choice

Iron is a good conductor, malleable and magnetic. What type of element is Iron? 

• Metal
• Nonmetal
• Metalloid
• Pretty

Multiple Choice

Fill in the blank: Nonmetals have a ___________ surface, and they do not conduct heat or electricity.

• electricity

• dull

• luster

• metals

Comparing Metals with Non-Metals

Multiple Choice

A substance that sometimes conducts electrictiy and sometimes does not.

• Insulator

• Conductor

• Semiconductor

• Malleability

Multiple Choice

Elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals are referred to as

_______________.

• Metals

• Nonmetals

• Metalloids

• Luster

Multiple Choice

A student is given a sample of an unknown substance. He is asked to determine if it is classified as a metal, a metalloid, or a nonmetal. He discovered that the unknown element conducted some heat and electricity, had a shiny luster, and broke easily. This element is most likely a 

• metal
• nonmetal
• metalloid
• cannot be determined