Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids

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 of the following is a good conductor of heat?

• Metal
• Nonmetal
• Metalloid

Some characteristics of a metal are that it is malleable and ductile.

• TRUE
• FALSE

Iron is a good conductor, malleable and magnetic. What type of element is Iron? 

• Metal
• Nonmetal
• Metalloid
• Pretty

Which elements are found on the left to middle of The Periodic Table? 

• Metals
• Nonmetals
• Metalloids
• Candles

Silicon is a semiconductor and has properties of both metals and nonmetals. What type of element is Silicon? 

• Metal
• Nonmetal
• Metalloid
• Pretty

Which elements are found on the right side of The Periodic Table?

• Metals
• Nonmetals
• Metalloids
• Water

What does luster mean?

• Breaks into pieces
• can be hammered into thin sheets
• No shine
• reflects light shiny 

What does brittle mean?

• Breaks into pieces
• can be hammered into thin sheets
• No shine
• reflects light shiny