Metals Nonmetals and Metalloids Literacy Article

Which of the following elements is a metalloid?

• Boron (B)

• Hydrogen (H)

• Carbon (C)

• Sulfur (S)

What is a key property of metalloids?

• They are generally semiconductors.

• They are good conductors of heat and electricity.

• They are malleable and ductile.

• They are typically gases at room temperature.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of metals?

• High melting points

• Good conductors of heat and electricity

• Dull in appearance

• Malleable and ductile

Which element is an exception to the rule that metals are to the left of the "stair step" or "zigzag line"?

• Hydrogen

• Aluminum

• Silicon

• Boron

Which of the following is a use of nonmetals?

• Construction

• Electrical wiring

• Computer chips

• Transportation

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What is the appearance of most metals?

• Silver or gray and shiny

• Dull and brittle

• Black and yellow

• Colorless and gaseous

Which of the following is a property of nonmetals?

• High melting points

• Good conductors of heat and electricity

• Poor conductors of heat and electricity

• Malleable and ductile

Which of the following elements is a rare earth element?

• Scandium (Sc)

• Carbon (C)

• Sulfur (S)

• Boron (B)

What is the typical state of nonmetals at room temperature?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

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Which of the following is a use of metalloids?

• Water treatment

• Construction

• Electrical wiring

• Solar cells