Properties of Metals, Nonmetals, & Metalloids

Which element is malleable and ductile?

• Phosphorus (P)

• Argon (Ar)

• Sodium (Na)

• Chlorine (CI)

Which type of elements are found on the left side of the staircase (zigzag line)?

• Nonmetal

• Metalloid

• Metal

• Noble Gas

Which one of the following is not a property of metals?

• Shiny Luster

• Ductile

• Brittle

• Malleable

Of all the elements, about 75 percent are classified as

• Nonmetal

• Metalloid

• Metal

• Noble Gas

A(n) is the ability of a substance to reflect light.

• Luster

• Ductility

• Insulators

• Semiconductor

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

What is the only nonmetal element on left side of the periodic table?

• Helium (He)

• Hydrogen (H)

• Lithium (Li)

• Calcium (Ca)

Which element is a metalloid?

• Helium (He)

• Arsenic (As)

• Element

• Semiconductor

Metals are solid at room temperature, except for mercury.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Nonmetals are found on the right side of the metalloids.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Metals are not ductile or malleable.

• TRUE

• FALSE