Metals
Are metals usually shiny or dull?
They are usually shiny.
Is oxygen a metal or a non-metal?
Oxygen is a non-metal.
Are there many metalloids or only a few?
There are only a few metalloids.
Are alkali metals soft or hard?
Alkali metals are soft.
Are noble gases solid, liquid, or gas at room temperature?
Noble gases are gases at room temperature.
Where are most metals located on the periodic table?
Most metals are on the left side and middle.
Are non-metals good conductors of heat?
No.
Where are metalloids located on the periodic table?
Metalloids are along the zigzag line.
Name one alkali metal.
Sodium is an alkali metal.
Name one noble gas.
Helium is a noble gas.
What property allows metals to be broken into sheets?
Metals are malleable.
Where are non-metals found on the periodic table?
They are found on the right side.
What two types of elements do metalloids have properties of?
Metalloids have properties of metals and non-metals.
What group number are alkali metals found in?
Alkali metals are in Group 1.
Why are noble gases called noble?
They rarely react with other elements.
What property allows metals to be stretched into wires?
Metals are ductile.
What happens when many non-metals are hit with a hammer?
They usually break or shatter.
Which famous metalloid is used in computer chips?
Silicon is used in computer chips.
What happens when alkali metals touch water?
They react very strongly.
What group are noble gases found in on the periodic table?
Noble gases are in Group 18.
Why are metals often used to make electrical wires?
Metals are used because they conduct electricity very well.
Why are non-metals poor conductors of electricity?
Non-metals do not allow electrons to move easily.
Why are metalloids useful in electronics?
Metalloids can sometimes conduct electricity.
Why are alkali metals stored in oil?
They are stored in oil because they react easily with air and water.
Why do noble gases rarely form compounds?
They already have full outer energy levels.