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Metals, Nonmetals, Metalloids

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Question 1
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One of the properties that makes copper, Cu, useful for household wiring is its ability to conduct electricity. Which other element is most likely to conduct electricity?

Question 2
2.

Which element group is typically shiny and good at conducting heat and electricity?

Question 3
3.

Which characteristic does not typically apply to nonmetals on the periodic table?

Question 4
4.

Rank the folowing physical properties as Metals, Nonmetals or Metalloids.

  • Good Conductor of electricity
Question 5
5.

What two properties are typically associated with metals?

Question 6
6.

Which two options best describe the appearance of most metals?

Question 7
7.

Match the vocabulary terms to their definitions

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Poor Conductor of electricity
Semi-conductor of electricity
Shiny with good luster
Dull with poor luster
Malleable
Ductile
Can only be a solid but is brittle
Gas at room temperature
Metals
Nonmetals
Metalloids
Malleabitilty
Means a substance can be pounded or hammered into thin sheets or molded into shapes.
Brittle
Ability for heat or energy to pass through
Ductility/Ductile
How an object reflects light
Luster
Tendency of an object to fracture or shatter under pressure
Insulator
if a substance can be made in to thin wire
Conductivity
A material that keeps electricity or heat from transferring
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Question 9
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Question 10
10.

Select all the elements that are metals
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
Which element most likely is a brittle solid that is not malleable or ductile but can conduct moderate amounts of energy?
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
Which element(s) is most likely to be a poor conductor with a low density and melting point?
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H