Metals, Non-Metals, and Metalloids

Which of these is a property of metals?

• It's malleable
• It can't conduct electricity
• They are used in food
• It's very brittle

Where are the non-metallic elements found in the periodic table?

• In the middle
• In the top rows
• On the left-hand side
• On the right-hand side

Which of these grouping of elements could have the characteristic of luster (shiny)?

• Metal
• Nonmetal
• metalloids
• Both metals and metalloids

Which element is a metalloid?

• Titanium
• Selenium
• Potassium
• Polonium

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

Which elements are found on the left to middle of The Periodic Table? 

• Metals
• Nonmetals
• Metalloids
• Candles

Which of the following would help a student classify an unknown element as a metal, metalloid, or non-metal?

• Measure its conductivity
• Determine its density
• Find its melting point
• Observe its color

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

All of the following are properties used to classify elements as metals, non-metals, and metalloids EXCEPT —

• texture
• conductivity
• luster
• malleability

Which type of elements touch the zigzag line?

• Metals
• Nonmetals
• Metalloids
• Metals and Metalloids

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

Some students conducted a laboratory investigation to learn more about the physical properties of different elements. They observed four samples and recorded their observations in the table . Based on these observations, which sample is most likely a nonmetal?

• Sample 1
• Sample 2
• Sample 3
• Sample 4

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

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