identify elements on the periodic table as metals, nonmetals, metalloids based on their physical properties

What property of metals allows for the efficient transfer of electric charge?

• Low electrical conductivity
• High electrical conductivity
• Low thermal conductivity
• High thermal conductivity

Which of the following elements is a poor conductor of electricity?

• Copper
• Aluminum
• Iron
• Silicon

Which physical property is characteristic of metals?

• Poor electrical conductivity
• Brittle
• Malleable
• Low melting point

What property of nonmetals distinguishes them from metals?

• Brittle structure
• Lustrous appearance
• High electrical conductivity
• Good thermal conductivity

Which behavior is typical of nonmetals?

• Ductile
• Brittle
• Good conductor of heat
• High melting point

Which category of elements possesses a wide range of physical properties that distinguish them from other categories?

• Nonmetals
• Metals
• Noble gases
• Metalloids

What are the key features of metalloids?

• Intermediate electrical conductivity
• Brittle
• Low melting point
• High electrical conductivity

Which physical property is associated with nonmetals?

• Low density
• Shiny appearance
• Malleability
• High electrical conductivity

Which of the following elements possesses the ability to be hammered into thin sheets and drawn into wires without breaking?

• Oxygen
• Carbon
• Sodium
• Nitrogen

What is one of the key characteristics of metals?

• Low electrical conductivity
• Opaque appearance
• Brittle structure
• Lustrous and shiny appearance