07. Metals and Nonmetals

Group 1A is known as the:

• Alkali metals

• Alkaline Earth metals

• Halogens

• Noble gases

Sodium (Na) is found in group

• 1A

• 2A

• 3A

• 0

Sodium (Na) is found in period

• 1A

• 2A

• 3

• 4

What does malleable mean?

• able to bend and flatten

• crumbles when pounded

• can be used for wire

• is shiny

What does ductile mean?

• electricity flows easily

• can be pounded flat

• can be drawn into a wire

• crumbles when pounded

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

• dull

• malleable

• brittle

• semi-conductor

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

• shiny

• malleable

• brittle

• semi-conductor

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

• ductile

• malleable

• brittle

• semi-conductor

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

What does luster mean?

• Breaks into pieces

• Can be hammered into thin sheets

• Dull

• Reflects light, shiny