Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids

Front

What is a pure substance that cannot be broken down into anything simpler?

Back

Element

Front

Which type of material is a good conductor of heat?

Back

Metal

Front

What is one property of metals?

Back

They are malleable.

Front

True or False: Nonmetals are good conductors of electricity.

Back

False

Front

What does ductile mean?

Back

Can be drawn into a wire.

Front

What are metals typically used for?

Back

Construction, electrical wiring, and making tools.

Front

What is a characteristic of nonmetals?

Back

They are poor conductors of heat and electricity.

Front

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

Back

Metalloids.

Front

Give an example of a metal.

Back

Iron.

Front

Give an example of a nonmetal.

Back

Oxygen.