METAL AND NON-METALS

Front

What is a characteristic of most metals?

Back

Metals are generally good conductors of heat and electricity, ductile, and malleable, but they are not brittle.

Front

Which element comes first in a chemical compound?

Back

In a chemical compound, metals typically come first before nonmetals.

Front

What is the density of nonmetals compared to metals?

Back

Nonmetals generally have a low density compared to metals.

Front

What does ductility mean?

Back

Ductility is the ability of a material to be drawn into a wire.

Front

Which metal is liquid at room temperature?

Back

Mercury is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature.

Front

What is malleability?

Back

Malleability is the ability of a material to be hammered or pressed into shape without breaking.

Front

Name a property that is NOT typical of metals.

Back

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

Front

What is the primary difference between metals and nonmetals?

Back

Metals are typically good conductors, malleable, and ductile, while nonmetals are poor conductors and often brittle.

Front

Give an example of a nonmetal.

Back

An example of a nonmetal is oxygen.

Front

What is the state of most metals at room temperature?

Back

Most metals are solid at room temperature, except for mercury which is liquid.