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Aiden and Maya are discussing how metals differ from nonmetals. How do metals differ from nonmetals?
metals are shiny, nonmetals are dull
metals are good insulators, nonmetals are good conductors
metals are powdery
nonmetals are shiny
Elijah was observing the physical properties of elements in order to classify them as either a metal, nonmetal, or metalloid. The first element was dull, brittle, and did not conduct heat. What would its classification be?
metal
nonmetal
metalloid
Ava was examining elements and their physical properties. She described an element in her science journal as having no shine, an insulator, and very brittle. What would this element be a metal, nonmetal, or metalloid?
metal
nonmetal
metalloid
During a science class, Arjun observed an element that was brittle and didn't have a strong shine (dull). The element had similar properties to Iodine and was from period number 3. Can you identify the element?
Fluorine
Astatine
Chlorine
Radon
Maya is organizing her periodic table and wants to place the non-metal books in a specific section. Where are the non-metals typically found on a periodic table?
In the middle
In the top rows
On the left-hand side
On the right-hand side
Avery is learning about elements in her science class. She wonders which type of elements are most likely to
gain electrons
lose electrons
gain protons
lose protons
During a science class, Maya asked which nonmetal is very essential for our life. Can you help her?
Iodine
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Chlorine
Luna is working on a science project about water purification. Which non-metal should she consider using in the process?
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Chlorine
Iodine
During a science experiment, William observed that the only liquid non-metal is
Sodium
Nitrogen
Bromine
Chlorine
Aria noticed that non-metals are ___ conductors of heat when she was cooking.
Good
Poor / Bad
During a science class, Mia was asked where non-metals are mostly found on the periodic table. What should she answer?
Left
Right
Mia, Henry, and Samuel conducted a laboratory investigation to learn more about the physical properties of different elements. They observed four samples and recorded their observations in the table. Based on these observations, which sample is most likely a nonmetal?
Sample 1
Sample 2
Sample 3
Sample 4
Label the groups with the following
Transition Metals | Group 1 | ||
Nobel Gasses | Group 2 | ||
Alkaline Earth Metals | Groups 3-12 | ||
Metalloids | Group 18 | ||
Alkaline Metals | Groups 13-16 (mixed) |
Match the elements and the type
Rb | Alkaline Metal | ||
F | Alkaline Earth Metal | ||
Ca | Transition Metal | ||
Pt | Metalloids | ||
Si | Non-Metal |
Aria is conducting an experiment in her chemistry class to determine which halogen is the most reactive. Which one should she expect to be the most reactive?
Iodine.
Chlorine.
Fluorine.
Bromine.
Avery is conducting an experiment to determine which materials are brittle. Which of the following is likely to be brittle?
Metal
Nonmetal
Evelyn is learning about elements in her science class. She discovers that fluorine is used in many tooth pastes because it helps maintain healthy teeth. At room temperature it is gaseous, and does not conduct electricity. Based off these properties, it would be classified as?
A metal
A non metal
A metalloid
During a chemistry class, Luna asked which elements are the most electronegative in their respective periods. What would be the correct answer?
Halogens
Alkali metals
Alkaline earth
Metalloids
Liam found an element in his backyard. By looking at the element illustrated here, how might you classify it by appearance?
Metal
Non-Metal
Metalloid
Ethan is learning about chemistry and wonders: Nonmetals are
usually cations
likely to lose electrons
usually negative ions
all of these
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