Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids

Select all that apply: which of the following are characteristics of metals?

• malleable and ductile

• brittle

• good conductor

• poor conductor (insulator)

• high luster (lustrous)

Select all that apply: which of the following are characteristics of nonmetals?

• mostly brittle solids or gasses

• malleable and ductile

• poor conductors (insulators)

• dull (no luster)

A substance that may have properties of both metals and nonmetals is called a --

• Metal

• Nonmetal

• Metalloid

This material has high luster, is malleable, ductile, and conducts heat and electricity very well. What should this be classified as?

• Metal

• Nonmetal

• Metalloid

This material has low luster, is malleable, is NOT ductile, and is semi-conductive.

• Metal

• Nonmetal

• Metalloid

With the exception of Hydrogen, everything on the left <-- side of the zig-zag (river) line is a -

• metal

• nonmetal

• metalloid

With the exception of Hydrogen, everything on the right --> side of the zig-zag (river) line is a -

• metal

• nonmetal

• metalloid

The zig-zag (river) line represents the -

• metals

• nonmetals

• metalloids

Which group of elements could have the characteristic of brittle?

• Metal

• Nonmetal

Which of the following is a good conductor of heat?

• Metal
• Nonmetal
• Metalloid