Properties of Metals and Nonmetals Quiz

What is a property of metals?

• Brittle

• Dull

• Malleable

• Insulators

Which of the following is an example of a metal?

• Silicon

• Oxygen

• Copper

• Helium

What is a characteristic of metalloids?

• Good conductors

• Ductile

• Semiconductors

• Insulators

Which element is a nonmetal?

• Gold

• Germanium

• Helium

• Copper

What does "brittle" mean?

• Can bend without breaking

• Can easily break

• Shiny and reflective

• Ability to transfer heat

Which property is common to both metals and metalloids?

• Dull

• Metallic luster

• Insulators

• Brittle

What is the ability to transfer heat or electricity called?

• Ductility

• Malleability

• Conductivity

• Brittleness

Which of the following is a property of nonmetals?

• Good conductors

• Ductile

• Insulators

• Malleable

What does "malleable" mean?

• Can be made into thin wires

• Shiny and reflective

• Can bend without breaking

• Can easily break

Which element is an example of a metalloid?

• Gold

• Silicon

• Helium

• Copper