Physical Properties of Metals/Nonmetals

What are some physical properties of metals?

• Low electrical conductivity, low thermal conductivity, brittleness, and dull appearance.

• Low electrical conductivity, high thermal conductivity, brittleness, and shiny appearance.

• High electrical conductivity, high thermal conductivity, malleability, ductility, and shiny appearance.

• High electrical conductivity, low thermal conductivity, brittleness, and shiny appearance.

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Give an example of a metal and explain one of its physical properties.

• Gold

• Aluminum

• Copper

• Iron

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What are some physical properties of nonmetals?

• Low melting and boiling points, good conductivity of heat and electricity, and flexible nature.

• High melting and boiling points, poor conductivity of heat and electricity, and flexible nature.

• High melting and boiling points, good conductivity of heat and electricity, and flexible nature.

• Low melting and boiling points, poor conductivity of heat and electricity, and brittle nature.

Give an example of a nonmetal and explain one of its physical properties.

• carbon

• nitrogen

• hydrogen

• oxygen

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What are some physical properties of metalloids?

• Metalloids have properties that are similar to metals.

• Metalloids have properties that are similar to nonmetals.

• Metalloids have properties that are completely different from both metals and nonmetals.

• Metalloids have properties that are intermediate between metals and nonmetals.

Give an example of a metalloid and explain one of its physical properties.

• Germanium

• Arsenic

• Boron

• Silicon

Which type of element is generally malleable and ductile?

• Plastics

• Ceramics

• Glass

• Metals

Which type of element is generally brittle and non-ductile?

• composites

• ceramics

• polymers

• metals

Which type of element is a good conductor of electricity?

• Metals

• Plastics

• Wood

• Glass

Which type of element is a poor conductor of electricity?

• semiconductor

• metal

• insulator

• conductor