Review 6.6A Metals, Metalloids, & Non-metals

Which of the following is an example of how metals and nonmetals differ from each other?

• A) Metals are lustrous and Nonmetals are shiny
• B) Metals are shiny and Nonmetals are dull
• C) Metals are dull and Nonmetals are shiny
• D) Metals are shiny and Nonmetals are lustrous

Which property of metals allows them to be hammered into thin sheets without breaking?

• A. Conductivity
• B. Brittleness
• C. Malleability
• D. Transparency

10) Which of the following elements is NOT a good conductor of electricity?

• A. Silver
• B. Gold
• C. Aluminum
• D. Oxygen

Describe the conductivity of metals, metalloids, and nonmetals.

• A) Metals are good conductors, metalloids are semiconductors, and nonmetals are poor conductors.
• B) Metals are poor conductors, metalloids are semiconductors, and nonmetals are good conductors.
• C) Metals are semiconductors, metalloids are poor conductors, and nonmetals are good conductors.
• D) Metals are good conductors, metalloids are poor conductors, and nonmetals are semiconductors.

All of the following would classify an element as a metal except?

• Dull
• Luster
• Malleable
• Hard

Some characteristics of a metal are that it is malleable and ductile.

• TRUE
• FALSE

Which of the following properties refers to the ability of metals to be drawn into wires?

• A. malleability 
• B. compressibility
• C. ductility
• D. luster

If a substance breaks easily, it is said to be ________________.

• A. Magnetic
• B. Brittle
• C. Conductive
• D. Ductile

Metals appear to the _______ of the dark ziz-zag line on the periodic table. 

• A. right
• B. middle
• C. left

If the surface of an object reflects light it has

• luster
• malleability 
• ductility 
• dull

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