Classifying Elements

A pure substance that cannot be broken down into anything simpler is a/an-

• atom
• element
• cell
• compound

Which of the following properties refers to the ability of metals to be drawn into wires?

• A. malleability 
• B. compressibility
• C. ductility
• D. luster

Which of the following property of metal can reflect light

• A. malleability
• B. compressibility
• C. ductility
• D. luster

What does brittle mean?

• Breaks into pieces
• can be hammered into thin sheets
• No shine
• reflects light shiny 

Elements in the DARK gray area can best be described as -

• Malleable
• Brittle
• Dull
• Poor conductors

Which of the following is a physical characteristic of a metalloid?

• texture
• malleable
• brittle
• semi-conductor

An element has properties of BOTH metals and nonmetals. WHERE would it be found in the periodic table? 

• To the right 
• To the left 
• on the zig zag line

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

• to the left of the table in blue
• to the right of the table in pink
• in the zigzag line in yellow

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

• to the left of the table in blue
• to the right of the table in pink
• in the zigzag line in yellow

Silicon is a semiconductor and has properties of both metals and nonmetals. What type of element is Silicon? 

• Metal
• Nonmetal
• Metalloid
• Pretty

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