Metal, Nonmetal, or Metalloid

A substance that is dull, brittle, and a nonconductor would be classified as a

• metal

• nonnmetal

• metalloid

Carbon is dull and brittle. Carbon is a

• metal

• nonmetal

• metalloid

Silicon is shiny, brittle and conducts electricity. It is a:

• metal

• metalloid

• nonmetal

Which elements are colored red?

• nonmetals

• metals

• metalloids

Which of these grouping of elements could have the characteristic of luster (shiny)?

• Metal

• Nonmetal

• metalloids

• Both metals and metalloids

An unknown element conducts some heat and electricity, has a shiny luster, and broke easily. This element is most likely a

• metal

• nonmetal

• metalloid

• cannot be determined

If a substance is magnetic it is most likely a 

• metal 

• non-metal

Elements that are normally in a gas form, that are dull, brittle, and poor conductors

• Metals

• Nonmetals

• Metalloids

• Solids

High melting point:

• metals

• nonmetals

• metalloids

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Low melting point:

• Metals

• Nonmetals

• Metalloids

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4