Metals, Nonmetals, & Metalloids

Which of the following is a physical characteristic of a metal?

• texture
• malleable
• brittle
• semi-conductor

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

Which of the following is a physical characteristic of a nonmetal?

• texture
• malleable
• brittle
• semi-conductor

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

Which of the following is a physical characteristic of a metalloid?

• texture
• malleable
• brittle
• semi-conductor

An element has properties of BOTH metals and nonmetals. WHERE would it be found in the periodic table? 

• To the right 
• To the left 
• on the zig zag line

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

If a student observes a silvery solid that is malleable, good conductor, and ductile it is a...

• nonmetal 
• metal 
• metalloid

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

What does luster mean?

• Breaks into pieces
• can be hammered into thin sheets
• No shine
• reflects light, shiny 

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Elements in the DARK gray area can best be described as -

• Malleable
• Brittle
• Dull
• Poor conductors

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

Look at the periodic table that is provided. Where would metals be located? 

• to the left of the table in blue
• to the right of the table in pink
• in the zigzag line in yellow

Look at the periodic table that is provided. Where would nonmetals be located? 

• to the left of the table in blue
• to the right of the table in pink
• in the zigzag line in yellow

Some students conducted a laboratory investigation to learn more about the physical properties of different elements. They observed four samples and recorded their observations in the table . Based on these observations, which sample is most likely a nonmetal?

• Sample 1
• Sample 2
• Sample 3
• Sample 4

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1