Physical Properties

Which elements are to the right of the zig zag?

• metals

• nonmetals

• metalloids

Sulfur is considered:

• malleable

• brittle

• ductile

• a good conductor

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

ductile means...

• can be made into wire

• can be bent or hammered

• can light up a light bulb

• it's shiny

Substances that can be hammered into thin sheets are:

• metals

• nonmetals

• both metals and nonmetals

Which elements are to the LEFT of the zigzag?

• metals

• nonmetals

• metalloids

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

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

• texture
• malleable
• brittle
• semi-conductor

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

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

• nonmetal 
• metal 
• metalloid

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

What does luster mean?

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

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2