Chemistry Metals, Nonmetals and Metalloids

The periodic table is divided is made up of elements divided into the three major categories:

• Gases, Liquids, Solids
• Noble gases, Alkali metals, Transition metals
• Metals, Nonmetals, Metalloids
• Organic compounds, Inorganic compounds, Biochemical elements

Where on the periodic table can the metals be found?

• In the bottom rows of the periodic table.
• Scattered randomly throughout the periodic table.
• On the far right side of the periodic table.
• On the left side and center of the periodic table.

METALS

Metals can have how many valence electrons?

• 1

• 3

• 2

• 4

Answer explanation

Metals have between 1 and 3 electrons on their valence shell. 

Metals have _______ (high, low) melting and boiling points.

Metals are conductive. They are good conductors of ______ and ________.

• electricity and heat
• water and air
• light and sound
• gravity and magnetism

Metals allow heat and electricity to pass through them. They can be therefore described as _______.

Metals are malleable. "Malleable" means that metals _________.

• can be shaped or formed without breaking
• cannot be recycled easily
• can conduct electricity poorly
• are always solid at room temperature

Metals are ductile. what does ductile mean?

• Ductile means capable of being drawn out into a thin wire.
• Ductile means unable to be shaped or molded.
• Ductile refers to a metal's ability to resist corrosion.
• Ductile means a metal's density is high.

What property of metal is described: "capable of being drawn out into a thin wire."

Metals are lustrous. What does the term lustrous mean?

• Lustrous means shiny or reflective.
• Lustrous means rough or coarse.
• Lustrous means dull or matte.
• Lustrous means transparent or clear.