Exploring Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids

Where are most non-metals located on the periodic table?

• On the left side

• At the bottom

• In the middle

• On the right side

Why is hydrogen placed on the left side of the periodic table?

• Because of its valence electrons

• Because of its atomic number

• Because it is a metal

• Because it is a gas

Which of the following is NOT a property of metals?

• Malleable

• Brittle

• Good conductor of heat

• Shiny luster

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What does 'malleable' mean in the context of metals?

• Has a shiny surface

• Can be bent or shaped by hammering

• Can conduct electricity

• Can be drawn into a wire

Which metal is an exception to being solid at room temperature?

• Lithium

• Mercury

• Sodium

• Potassium

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What is a common property of non-metals?

• Shiny luster

• Good conductor of electricity

• Malleable

• Dull luster

Which of the following is an example of a non-metal?

• Aluminum

• Phosphorus

• Copper

• Gold

What is a characteristic of metalloids?

• They are all brittle

• They are all shiny

• They have properties of both metals and non-metals

• They are all gases

Which element is NOT considered a metalloid?

• Selenium

• Silicon

• Boron

• Arsenic

What should you include in the summary at the end of your notes?

• A characteristic of each type of metal, non-metal, and metalloid

• A list of all non-metals

• A list of all metals

• A detailed description of each element