Physical Properties 6.6A

Malleability is ___________

• the way light is reflected off a surface.

• how well a piece of matter conducts electricity

• the capability of being drawn out into thin wires or threads.

• the capability of being hammered out thin.

Conductivity is ___________

• the way light is reflected off a surface.

• how well a piece of matter conducts heat and electricity.

• the capability of being hammered out thin

• A. the capability of being drawn out into thin wires or threads.

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Ductility is ___________

• A. the capability of being hammered out thin.

• B. the way light is reflected off a surface.

• C. the capability of being drawn or stretched into thin wires or threads.

• D. how well a piece of matter conducts electricity.

Metalloids _____________

• have no properties of metals.
• have no properties of nonmetals.
• have some properties of both metals and nonmetals.
• none of the above

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____ - is the ability of a substance to be hammered or rolled into sheets

• Ductility
• Semiconductors
• Malleability
• Conductivity

_____ - is the ability of a substance to be pulled into thin wires.

• Ductility
• Semiconductors
• Malleability
• Conductivity

A student is given a sample of an unknown substance. He is asked to determine if it is classified as a metal, a metalloid, or a nonmetal. He discovered that the unknown element conducted some heat and electricity, had a shine luster, and broke easily. this element is most likely a (6.6A) -

• metal

• nonmetal

• metalloid

• cannot be determined

Which of the following correctly list the three main groups of elements from greatest conductivity to least conductivity? (6.6A)

• Nonmetals-metalloids- metals

• metals-nonmetals-metalloids

• metalloids-metal-nonmetals

• Metals-metalloids-nonmetals

John was observing the physical properties of elements in order to classify them as either a metal, nonmetal, or metalloid. The first element was dull, brittle, and do not conduct heat, what is the element most likely classified as (6.6A)

• metal

• metalloid

• nonmetal

What is luster?

• metals ability to be shaped or formed by hammering or pressure; can be beaten into thin sheets

• the way an object’s surface reflects light

• can be drawn into a wire