Metals Non-Metals Metalloids Periodic Table

The way light reflects from the surface of a substance is known as _______________.

• Luster

• Ductility

• Malleability

• Insulator

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The ability to be hammered into thin sheets is known as _______________.

• Luster

• Ductility

• Insulator

• Malleability

The ability to be stretched into a wire is known as _______________.

• Malleability

• Conductor

• Ductility

Elements that are mostly dull, brittle, not malleable or ductile, and poor conductors of heat and electricity are referred to as _______________.

• Metals

• Nonmetals

• Metalloids

The majority of elements on the Periodic Table are classified as nonmetals.

• True

• False

Copper (Cu) - Copper is commonly used as a conductor and as a building material.

• Metal

• Nonmetal

• Metalloid

Carbon (C) - Carbon is an organic element found in all living organisms.

• Metal

• Nonmetal

• Metalloid

Silicon (Si) - Silicon is used in circuits for computers and cell phones.

• Metal

• Nonmetal

• Metalloid

Which elements are found on the left to middle of The Periodic Table? 

• Metals

• Nonmetals

• Metalloids

• Candles

Which element is least likely to conduct heat and electricity? 

• O

• Si

• Po

• Ca