10 questions
I am an element that does NOT conduct electricity nor heat. Scientists refer to me as a _____.
Metalloid
A student is given a sample of an unknown substance. He is asked to determine if it is classified as a metal, a metalloid, or a nonmetal. He discovered that the unknown element conducted some heat and electricity, had a shiny luster, and broke easily. This element is categorized as ______________________________.
Metal
Nonmetal
Metalloid
I am an element that does NOT conduct electricity nor heat. Scientists refer to me as a _____.
Metal
Nonmetal
Metalloid
Which of the following correctly lists the three main groups of elements from greatest conductivity to least conductivity?
Metals - Nonmetals - Metalloids
Metals - Metalloids - Nonmetals
Nonmetals - Metalloids - Metals
Nonmetals - Metals - Nonmetals
The word “luster” refers to which property of matter?
The ability to conduct electrical or thermal energy
Capable of being drawn out into thin wires
The way a surface appears when it reflects light
Suitable for being shaped by beating or rolling
Identify which category the three elements fall into.
Neon, Hydrogen, Iodine
Metal
Nonmetal
Metalloid
Identify which category the three elements fall into.
Mo, Pt, Zr
Metal
Nonmetal
Metalloid
Identify which category the three elements fall into.
Arsenic, Germanium, Antimony
Metal
Nonmetal
Metalloid
Which doesn't belong to the group?
Bromine (Br)
Carbon (C)
Mercury (Hg)
Neon (Ne)
Which doesn't belong to the group?
Ba
Manganese
W
Argon