Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids

Question 1

Where can you find most of the nonmetals on the Periodic Table?

Accepted Answer

to the right of the staircase

Question 2

Many metals reflect light, making them appear shiny. Which physical property would this be?

Accepted Answer

luster

Question 3

A student finds a blue rock that is dull and does not conduct electricity. What could it be?

Accepted Answer

a nonmetal

Question 4

Which physical property describes an element which can be stretched or pulled into wires?

Accepted Answer

ductility

Question 5

Nonmetals tend to crumble into pieces if pressed. Which physical property is this describing?

Accepted Answer

brittleness

Question 6

Why do manufacturers often make plastic handles on pans?

Accepted Answer

so heat conducted in the metal part won't reach your hand

Question 7

True or False: Most metals are solid.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

If an object allows heat or electricity to easily pass through it, it has which property?

Accepted Answer

conductivity

Question 9

Which elements can be found along the staircase?

Accepted Answer

metalloids

Question 10

A shiny substance that conducts electricity is most likely -

Accepted Answer

a metal

Question 11

Which elements make good semi-conductors in electronics, limiting the amount of conduction?

Accepted Answer

metalloids

Question 12

True or False: Metals make up the majority of elements on the Periodic Table.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 13

How would gases be classified?

Accepted Answer

as nonmetals

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