Types of Elements

nonmetals; all gases; unreactive

• alkali metals

• alkaline earth metals

• halogens

• noble gases

• hydrogen

simplest atoms; chemical properties are very different than that of other elements

• alkali metals

• alkaline earth metals

• halogens

• noble gases

• hydrogen

Sulfur is found on the right-hand side of the periodic table. It is bright yellow, but isn't very shiny. It is brittle and doesn't conduct electricity. What type of element is sulfur?

• Metal

• Metalloid

• Nonmetal

• Mixture

What is gold?

• Metal

• Nonmetal

• Metalloid

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Which elements are to the right of the zig zag?

• metals

• nonmetals

• metalloids

Some students conducted a laboratory investigation to learn more about the physical properties of different elements. They observed four samples and recorded their observations in the table . Based on these observations, which sample is most likely a nonmetal?

• Sample 1

• Sample 2

• Sample 3

• Sample 4

What are the shaded elements?

• Metals

• Nonmetals

• Metalloids

If a student observes a silvery solid that is malleable, good conductor, and ductile it is a...

• nonmetal 

• metal 

• metalloid

This is a picture of silver being heated during the process of forming it into a piece of jewelry. Find Ag on the periodic table. What type of element is Ag?

• Metal

• Nonmetal

• Metalloid

• Compound

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

The table shows the properties of three classifications of elements. What are the best headings for columns A, B, and C?

• Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids

• Nonmetals, Metalloids, and Metals

• Metals, Metalloids, and Nonmetals

• Nonmetals, Metals, and Metalloids