Metal and Nonmetal

Which elements are to the LEFT of the zigzag?

• metals

• nonmetals

• metalloids

A substance that is shiny and a good conductor would be classified as a

• nonmetal

• metalloid

• metal

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

• metal

• nonnmetal

• metalloid

A substance that can be hammered into different shapes would be classified as a

• metal

• nonmetal

• metalloid

This is a reddish shiny solid. It conducts heat and electricity well. It has a melting point of 1082 ^oC and a boiling point of 2580 ^oC.

• It is silver

• It is copper

• It is used for electrical wiring

• It is used for cooking pans

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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

• Metal

• Nonmetal

• Metalloid

This is a shiny liquid. The melting point is -39 ⁰C and the boiling point is 357 ^oC. It conduct electricity. It is a ​ (a)   . It is toxic. It has been used in thermometer. It is​ (b)  

• metal

• mercury

• non-metal

• copper

• carbon

• sodium

Carbon is dull and brittle. Carbon is a

• metal

• nonmetal

• metalloid

Which elements are to the right of the zig zag?

• metals

• nonmetals

• metalloids

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

• metal

• metalloid

• nonmetal