Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids Station Lab Answer Sheet

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Watch It! Question #1: The video describes metals as being malleable and ductile. Pick one of these properties, define it, and explain how it is demonstrated in the design of a cell phone.

Watch It! Question #2: How are metalloids different from metals?

Watch It! Question #3: What are general properties of nonmetals?

Read It! Vocabulary - add your notes and drawings to the Read It, then answer this question below: Did you take notes on the Vocabulary?

• Yes, I took notes.
• No, I need to go do that right now.

Read It! Question #1: Semi-conductors have properties of both metals and nonmetals. Which are two examples of metalloids?

• A. Ge and Si
• B. C and Si
• C. O and Ge
• D. Al and Si

Read It! Question #2: According to the article, why are metals not used on transistors and integrated circuits?

• A. Metals can’t be found very easily in nature
• B. Metals are not malleable
• C. Metals are too expensive
• D. Metals are tough to control the flow of electric current

Read It! Question #3: Which element is the second most abundant element found on Earth?

• A. Oxygen
• B. Carbon
• C. Silicon
• D. Nitrogen