Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids

Front

What type of element is Silicon?

Back

Metalloid

Front

If a material can easily be drawn into the shape of a wire, it is called what?

Back

Ductile

Front

Which property does NOT describe metals?

Back

Brittle

Front

What is a physical characteristic of a metalloid?

Back

Semi-conductor

Front

Which elements are found on the right side of The Periodic Table?

Back

Nonmetals

Front

What are metals known for in terms of conductivity?

Back

Good conductors of electricity and heat.

Front

What is the term for materials that can be hammered or pressed into shapes without breaking?

Back

Malleable

Front

What is the term for elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals?

Back

Metalloids

Front

What is a common property of nonmetals?

Back

They are poor conductors of heat and electricity.

Front

What is the term for the ability of a material to be stretched into a wire?

Back

Ductility