Swilley Metals, Nonmetals, Metalloids!

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

• texture
• malleable
• brittle
• semi-conductor

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

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

• texture
• malleable
• brittle
• semi-conductor

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

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

• 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

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

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

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

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

• nonmetal 
• metal 
• metalloid

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

Which family is the most reactive metal family?

• Alkali Metals

• Alkaline Earth Metals

• Transition Metals

• Halogens

Which nonmetal family is the most reactive?

• Alkali Metals

• Transition Metals

• Halogens

• Noble Gases

Which metal family is the least reactive?

• Alkali Metals

• Alkaline Earth Metals

• Transition Metals

• Noble Gases

Which family is inert?

• Alkali Metals

• Alkaline Earth Metals

• Halogens

• Noble Gases