Metals, Nonmetals, and 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

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

What does luster mean?

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

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

What does brittle mean?

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

How would this element be classified?

• Metal
• Nonmetal
• Metalloid
• Metamorphic

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

Elements in the shaded area can best be described as -

• Malleable

• Brittle

• Dull

• Insulators

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

Elements in the shaded area can best be described as -

• Semi-conductors

• Insulators

• Ductile

• Siny

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

Elements in the shaded area can best be described as -

• Shiny and brittle

• Insulators

• Good conductors

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1