Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids

Which elements are to the right of the zig zag?

• metals

• nonmetals

• metalloids

Sulfur is considered:

• malleable

• brittle

• ductile

• a good conductor

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

ductile means...

• can be made into wire

• can be bent or hammered

• can light up a light bulb

• it's shiny

Which elements are to the LEFT of the zigzag?

• metals

• nonmetals

• metalloids

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

Which elements are colored red?

• nonmetals

• metals

• metalloids

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

• Metal

• Nonmetal

• Metalloid

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Which of these grouping of elements could have the characteristic of brittle?

• Metal
• Nonmetal

Which of these is a property of metals?

• It's malleable
• It can't conduct electricity
• They are used in food
• It's very brittle

Which of the following is a good conductor of heat?

• Metal
• Nonmetal
• Metalloid

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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

• TRUE
• FALSE