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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
Insulator
Means a substance can be pounded or hammered into thin sheets or molded into shapes.
Conductivity
Ability for heat or energy to pass through
Luster
How an object reflects light
Brittle
Tendency of an object to fracture or shatter under pressure
Malleabitilty
if a substance can be made in to thin wire
Ductility/Ductile
A material that keeps electricity or heat from transferring
Question 8
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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