Which elements are shiny?

• metals only

• nonmetals only

• metals and nonmetals

• metals and MAYBE metalloids

Which elements are to the RIGHT of the zig zag?

• metals

• nonmetals

• metalloids

Which of these was NOT a conductor? (HINT: what makes something a bad conductor?)

• sulfur

• magnesium

• zinc

• aluminum

Why is sulfer NOT a good conductor?

• Because its not a metal

• Because its an insulator

• Because its a nonmetal

• All of the above

• Metal

• Nonmetal

• Metalloid

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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

Which of these grouping of elements could have the characteristic of brittle?

• Metal
• Nonmetal

Which elements are to the LEFT of the zig-zag and cover the majority of the Periodic Table?

• Metals

• Nonmetals

• Metalloids

• Candles

Which element is a metalloid?

• Titanium
• Selenium
• Potassium
• Polonium

Which of the following is a property of a non-metal?

• Conducts electricity and heats well
• Can be hammered into thin sheets
• Is brittle and breaks easily
• Has a shiny, metallic luster