Metals, Nonmetals, Metalloids

Front

What is a property of metals?

Back

Metals are malleable, meaning they can be shaped or bent without breaking.

Front

Which elements are typically brittle?

Back

Nonmetals are typically brittle.

Front

What type of elements are found to the right of the zigzag line on the periodic table?

Back

Nonmetals are found to the right of the zigzag line.

Front

Which type of element is a good conductor of heat?

Back

Metals are good conductors of heat.

Front

Which property does not describe metals?

Back

Brittle is not a property of metals; they are usually malleable and ductile.

Front

What are metalloids?

Back

Metalloids are elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals.

Front

Give an example of a metal.

Back

Iron (Fe) is an example of a metal.

Front

Give an example of a nonmetal.

Back

Oxygen (O) is an example of a nonmetal.

Front

What is the state of most nonmetals at room temperature?

Back

Most nonmetals are gases at room temperature.

Front

What is a common property of nonmetals?

Back

Nonmetals are poor conductors of heat and electricity.