2.2 Types of Elements

Which category of elements are found on the left side and in the middle of the periodic table?

• Metalloids

• Nonmetals

• Metals

• Transition Metals

What is the ability of metal to be hammered into shapes called?

• Malleability

• Ductility

• Conductivity

• Brittleness

Which element is a liquid under standard conditions?

• Copper

• Iron

• Mercury

• Lithium

Where are nonmetals predominantly found on the periodic table?

• Lower right side

• Upper right side

• Middle

• Left side

What is the ability of nonmetals to easily give up electrons called?

• Electronegativity

• Ionization Energy

• Ductility

• Malleability

Which category of elements are generally brittle in the solid state and show little or no metallic luster?

• Metalloids

• Transition Metals

• Nonmetals

• Metals

What is the ability of metal to be pulled or drawn into wires called?

• Brittleness

• Ductility

• Malleability

• Conductivity

Which group of elements have the ability to easily give up electrons?

• Metals

• Transition Metals

• Nonmetals

• Metalloids

Which category of elements are usually poor conductors of heat and electricity?

• Transition Metals

• Metalloids

• Nonmetals

• Metals

Where are the active metals' valence electrons found?

• d subshell

• f subshell

• p subshell

• s subshell