Physical Properties of Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids

Which elements are to the right of the zig zag?

• metals

• nonmetals

• metalloids

Silicon is shiny, brittle and conducts electricity. It is a:

• metal

• metalloid

• nonmetal

Which elements are to the LEFT of the zigzag?

• metals

• nonmetals

• metalloids

Which elements are colored red?

• nonmetals

• metals

• metalloids

An unknown element conducts some heat and electricity, has a shiny luster, and broke easily. This element is most likely a

• metal

• nonmetal

• metalloid

• cannot be determined

Elizabeth described an element is her science journal as having no shine, an insulator, and very brittle. What would this element be a metal, nonmetal, or metalloid?

• metal

• nonmetal

• metalloid

Elements that are normally in a gas form, that are dull, brittle, and poor conductors

• Metals

• Nonmetals

• Metalloids

• Solids

High melting point:

• metals

• nonmetals

• metalloids

Low melting point:

• Metals

• Nonmetals

• Metalloids

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

If a substance is magnetic it is most likely a 

• metal 

• non-metal

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-3