Metals, Non metals and Metalloids

elements located to the left of the stair-step (zig zag) line on the Periodic Table

• metals

• non metals

• metalloids

elements located to the right of the stair-step (zig zag) line on the Periodic Table

• metals

• non metals

• metalloids

elements located on the stair-step (zig zag) line on the Periodic Table except for Aluminum

• metals

• non metals

• metalloids

the way light reflects from the surface of a substance

• luster

• malleability

• ductility

• brittleness

• conductivity

the ability to be hammered into thin sheets

• luster

• malleability

• ductility

• brittleness

• conductivity

the ability to be stretched into a wire

• luster

• malleability

• ductility

• brittleness

• conductivity

the ability to break or shatter under stress

• luster

• malleability

• ductility

• brittleness

• conductivity

the ability to move heat or electricity from one place to another

• luster

• malleability

• ductility

• brittleness

• conductivity

Which of these grouping of elements could have the characteristic of luster (shiny)?

• Metal
• Nonmetal
• metalloids
• Both metals and metalloids

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Which of these is a property of metals?

• It's malleable
• It can't conduct electricity
• They are used in food
• It's very brittle