Matter and Elements

Which is NOT a property of metals?

• brittleness

• conductivity

• ductility

• luster

Where are most metals on the periodic table?

• on the left side only

• on the right side only

• in the middle only

• on the left side and in the middle

Using the periodic table, which element is a metalloid?

• carbon

• silicon

• oxygen

• aluminum

Iodine is a nonmetal. What is one property of iodine?

• conductivity

• dull appearance

• malleability

• ductility

Which group of elements can act as semiconductors?

• halogens

• metalloids

• metals

• noble gases

Potassium (K) is a ____.

• metal

• nonmetal

• metalloid

Oxygen (O) is a ____.

• metal

• nonmetal

• metalloid

Silicon (Si) is found in the Earth's crust. It is a ___.

• metal

• nonmetal

• metalloid

What elements are found in the atmosphere? Choose all correct answers.

• nitrogen

• oxygen

• argon

• chlorine

• fluorine

What elements are found in the Earth's core? Choose all correct answers.

• iron

• nickel

• silicon

• oxygen

• nitrogen

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