Classification of Matter

Which of these grouping of elements could have the characteristic of brittle?

• Metal
• Nonmetal

Some characteristics of a metal are that it is malleable and ductile.

• TRUE
• FALSE

Iron is a good conductor, malleable and magnetic. What type of element is Iron? 

• Metal
• Nonmetal
• Metalloid
• Pretty

Silicon is a semiconductor and has properties of both metals and nonmetals. What type of element is Silicon? 

• Metal
• Nonmetal
• Metalloid
• Pretty

Which element is a metalloid?

• Titanium
• Selenium
• Potassium
• Polonium

Anytime you see the word SEMICONDUCTOR - what substance do you have?

• Metal
• Nonmetal
• Metalloid

Elements in the shaded area can best be described as -

• Malleable

• Brittle

• Dull

• Insulators

Elements in the shaded area can best be described as -

• Shiny and brittle

• Insulators

• Good conductors

Look at the periodic table that is provided. Where would nonmetals be located? 

• to the left of the table 
• to the right of the table 
• in the zigzag line 

Look at the periodic table that is provided. Where would metals be located? 

• to the left of the table 
• to the right of the table 
• in the zigzag line 

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