Metals and Nonmetals

Silicon is a semiconductor and has properties of both metals and nonmetals. What type of element is Silicon? 

• Metal

• Nonmetal

• Metalloid

• Pretty

Which elements are found on the right side of The Periodic Table?

• Metals

• Nonmetals

• Metalloids

• Water

Elements in the shaded area can best be described as -

• Malleable

• Brittle

• Dull

• Insulators

Look at the periodic table that is provided. Where would metals be located? 

• to the left of the table 

• to the right of the table 

• in the zigzag line 

Fill in the blank: Nonmetals have a ___________ surface, and they do not conduct heat or electricity.

• electricity

• dull

• changed

• luster

• metals

Elements in the shaded area can best be described as -

• Shiny and brittle

• Insulators

• Good conductors

Manganese is shiny, conducts heat and electricity, and can be hammered into thin sheets. What is is?

• Nonmetal

• Metal

• Metalloid

• None of the above

Where are the nonmetals located on the Periodic Table?

• On the right

• On the left

• On the stairstep

Gold is an element that is often used to make necklaces, rings, and other types of jewelry. What property of gold makes it useful in this way?

• Gold is a conductor

• Gold is an insulator

• Gold is malleable

• Gold has a high melting point

Metals are shiny, good conductors, malleable, and ductile.

• True

• False