L3&4: Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids

Most elements on the periodic table are ___.

• metals

• nonmetals

• metalloids

• noble gases

The metals begin on the ___ side of the table and extend across.

• left

• right

• top

• bottom

Check the properties of most metals.

• poor conductors

• brittle

• lustrous

• malleable

What is another word for luster?

• dull

• ductile

• brittle

• reflective

A material that can be hammered or flattened into sheets is ___.

• ductile

• malleable

• lustrous

• brittle

A material that can be pulled or drawn into wires is ___.

• ductile

• malleable

• dull

• brittle

A thermal conductor allows ___ to pass easily.

• electric current

• heat

• water

• air

Which three metals are magnetic?

• iron, cobalt, and nickel

• iron, magnesium, sulfur

• sodium, cobalt, silver

• nickel, gold, mercury

True or False: Metals usually react by gaining electrons from other atoms.

• True

• False

What is the only metal that is a liquid at room temperature?

(a)