Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids

Which of the following elements could be the possible identity of Mystery Element 1?

• Magnesium (Metal)

• Carbon (Non-Metal)

• Boron (Metalloid)

• none

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Which of the following elements could be the possible identity of Mystery Element 2?

• Aluminum (Metal)

• Fluorine (Non-Metal)

• Germanium (Metalloid)

• none

Which of the following elements could be the possible identity of Mystery Element 3?

• Copper (Metal)

• Nitrogen (Non-Metal)

• Germanium (Metalloid)

• none

What is the name given to the elements that are located to the left of the “stair step” or “zigzag line” on the Periodic Table?

• Metals

• Nonmetals

• Metalloids

• Compounds

What is the name given to the elements that border the “stair step” or “zigzag line” on the Periodic Table?

• Metals

• Nonmetals

• Metalloids

• Compounds

Chlorine (Cl) is a yellow-green gas at room temperature. Based only on this information, where would you expect to find this element on the Periodic Table?

• Left side

• Right side

• At the top

• At the bottom

Gold is an element that is often used to make necklaces, rings, and other types of jewelry. What property of gold makes it useful in this way?

• Gold is a conductor.

• Gold is an insulator

• Gold is malleable.

• Gold has a high melting point.

A(n) _______________ is a material that allows electricity and heat to pass through it easily.

• Ductility

• Nonmetals

• Conductor

• Insulator

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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

_______________.

• Metals

• Nonmetals

• Metalloids

• Luster

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

• Luster

• Ductility

• Malleability

• Insulator

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2