Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids

The ability of the element to reflect light.

• Luster

• Conductivity

• Ductile

• Malleable

The ability to conduct heat and electricity well.

• Luster

• Condictivity

• Ductile

• Malleable

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The ability to be pulled into a wire, like copper.

• Luster

• Solid

• Ductile

• Malleable

Can be pounded into thin sheets, like aluminum.

• Malleable

• Ductile

• Luster

• Conductivity

Most metals are in this state of matter at room temperature.

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a metal?

• Ductile

• Luster

• Poor conductor

• Malleable

True or False: Metals are typically shiny and have luster

• True

• False

True or False: Metals cannot be pulled into a wire.

• True

• False

Aluminum foil is created because Aluminum is malleable. Is Aluminum a metal or nonmetal?

• Metal

• Nonmetal

Lithium is a metal. Would you say lithium is ductile?

• Yes

• No