Metal, Non-Metals & Metalloids

What type of elements border the “stair step” or “zigzag line” on the periodic table?

• metals

• nonmetals

• metalloids

• solids

Krypton (Kr) is a colorless gas that does not conduct electricity. Where would you likely find this element on the Periodic Table?

• on the left

• on the right

• in the middle

• at the bottom

Aluminum is an element that is used to make soda cans and sheet metal for airplanes. What property of aluminum makes it useful in this way?

• Aluminum is a conductor

• Aluminum is ductile

• Aluminum is malleable

• Aluminum has a high melting point

The majority of the elements on the Periodic Table are

• metals

• nonmetals

• metalloids

• solids

Copper is used as wiring in many homes because it is a _________ metal.

• malleable

• ductile

• conductive

• insulated

Sodium (Na) is a silvery metallic element with an extremely high melting point. This element is a __________ and will be found on the __________ side of the Periodic Table.

• nonmetal, right

• metal, right

• nonmetal, left

• metal, left

The ________ make up the smallest group on the Periodic Table.

• metals

• nonmetals

• metalloids

• solids

Which of the following is a metalloid? Select all that apply.

• Hydrogen

• Boron

• Germanium

• Titanium

• Polonium

What kind of elements are dull and have low melting points?

• metals

• nonmetals

• metalloids

• megametals

What kind of elements are malleable and mostly solid?

• metals

• nonmetals

• metalloids

• megametals