Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids - Assessment

Which of the following categories does Mystery Element 1 most likely belong?

• metals
• nonmetals
• metalloids

Which of the following categories does Mystery Element 2 most likely belong?

• metals
• nonmetals
• metalloids

Which of the following categories does Mystery Element 3 most likely belong?

• metals
• nonmetals
• metalloids

Chlorine (Cl) is a yellow-green gas at room temperature. Based only on this information, where would you expect to find this element on the Periodic Table?

• On the left side of the “stair step” or “zigzag line” on the Periodic Table
• On the right side of the “stair step” or “zigzag line” on the Periodic Table

Gold is an element that can be easily shaped into necklaces, rings, and other types of jewelry. What property of gold allows us to use it in this way?

• Gold is a conductor.
• Gold is an insulator.
• Gold is malleable.
• Gold has a high melting point.

A(n) _______________ is a material that allows electricity and heat to pass through it easily.

• conductor
• insulator
• luster
• ductile

Elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals are referred to as _______________.

• nonmetals
• conductors
• metals
• metalloids

The measure of how shiny an element is or the way light reflects from the surface of a substance is known as _______________.

• conductivity
• malleability
• ductility
• luster

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

• conductivity
• ductility
• malleability
• luster

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

• conductivity
• malleability
• ductility
• luster