Metals, nonmetals, metalloids

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

• texture
• malleable
• brittle
• semi-conductor

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

• texture
• malleable
• brittle
• semi-conductor

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

• texture
• malleable
• brittle
• semi-conductor

A student is examining the physical properties of a sample. The sample is malleable, but does not conduct electricity nor have luster. This sample would be a...

• metal 
• nonmetal 
• metalloid

If the surface of an object reflects light it has

• luster
• malleability 
• ductility 
• dull

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

If a student observes a silvery solid that is malleable, good conductor, and ductile it is a...

• nonmetal 
• metal 
• metalloid

Which of the following describes a nonmetal?

• Reflects light
• breaks into pieces
• conducts heat and electricity 
• Ductile

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

What does luster mean?

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

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

What does brittle mean?

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

How would this element be classified?

• Metal
• Nonmetal
• Metalloid
• Metamorphic

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1