CFU: Metals, Nonmetals and Metalloids

Where are most metals located on the periodic table?

• Upper right side

• Lower right side

• Left side and lower side

• Middle

Which of the following is an example of a metal?

• Carbon (C)

• Helium (He)

• Gold (Au)

• Oxygen (O)

Which element is a metalloid?

• Oxygen (O)

• Boron (B)

• Gold (Au)

• Helium (He)

What is a common use of metals due to their malleability?

• Making gases

• Forming sheets

• Creating liquids

• Producing sound

Which of the following is NOT a property of metals?

• Luster

• Malleability

• Brittleness

• Conductivity

Which element is NOT a metalloid?

• Silicon (Si)

• Germanium (Ge)

• Helium (He)

• Boron (B)

What is the significance of the diagonal line on the periodic table?

• It separates metals from nonmetals

• It shows the age of elements

• It indicates radioactive elements

• It marks the heaviest elements

What is a common use for rare earth metals?

• Making jewelry

• Building bridges

• Electronics and lasers

• Cooking utensils

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Which of the following is a property of nonmetals?

• Shiny appearance

• Conductivity

• Dull appearance

• Malleability

What is the term for materials that do not allow heat or electricity to flow through them easily?

• Conductors

• Insulators

• Semiconductors

• Metals

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