Metals, Non-Metals, and Metalloids

Which shaded region represents the metalloids on the periodic table?

• A
• B
• C

Which shaded region represents the nonmetals on the periodic table? 

• A
• B
• C

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Which shaded region represents the metals on the periodic table?

• A
• B
• C

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Which shaded area has elements with properties of metals and nonmetals? 

• A
• B
• C

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Which shaded area contains elements that are shiny, malleable solids?

• A
• B
• C

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In which shaded region would you expect to find dull, brittle solids? 

• A
• B
• C

Which shaded region contains the best conductors of electricity? 

• A
• B
• C

In which shaded area are all of the gases on the periodic table? 

• A
• B
• C

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Iron (Fe) is an element found on the Periodic Table.  Iron’s atomic number is 26.  Which of the following properties would iron not be expected to have based on its placement on the Periodic Table?

• Good electrical insulator
• Highly malleable and ductile
• Shiny, metallic luster
• Conducts heat well

Sulfur (S) is a dull, yellow solid that is often said to smell like rotten eggs.  Which of the following properties would sulfur be expected to have based on its placement on the Periodic Table?

• Malleable
• Conductor of electricity
• Brittle
• Conductor of heat

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