15 questions
This type of element loses its valence electrons easily.
metal
nonmetal
metalloid
Why do metals conduct electricity so well?
have a shared "sea of electrons" to carry the current.
electrons are stuck in place so they can pass the current
metals do not conduct electricity
they transfer electrons from one atom to another
Type of element is a semiconductor
metal
nonmetal
metalloid
Solids at room temperature
metals
nonmetals
Metals can be drawn into thin wires. This property is known as being
malleable
ductile
conductive
lusterous
Metals like to form bonds with nonmetals.
True
False
Inner transition elements are
metals
nonmetals
metalloids