Exploring Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids

Where are metals typically located on the periodic table?

• In the middle

• On the right side

• On the left side

• At the bottom

Which of the following is a characteristic of metals?

• They are not dense

• They are not shiny

• They are brittle

• They conduct electricity well

Which of these metals is known for its color?

• Iron

• Gold

• Aluminum

• Nickel

What state are most metals in at room temperature?

• Gas

• Liquid

• Plasma

• Solid

Which of the following is a property of non-metals?

• They are malleable

• They conduct electricity well

• They are very dense

• They are brittle

Which non-metal is a liquid at room temperature?

• Bromine

• Phosphorus

• Iodine

• Sulfur

What happens to non-metals when you hit them with a hammer?

• They bend

• They melt

• They break

• They conduct electricity

Which of the following is a characteristic of metalloids?

• They are not shiny

• They do not conduct electricity

• They are very dense

• They are brittle

Which element is an example of a metalloid?

• Boron

• Gold

• Sodium

• Oxygen

What is one of the biggest differences between metals and non-metals?

• Non-metals conduct electricity well

• Metals are gases at room temperature

• Non-metals are very dense

• Metals conduct electricity well