Metals, nonmetals, metalloids

The elements to the right of the zigzag line on the periodic table are called _______________.

Non-metals

Element that has both properties of a metal and non-metal.

Metalloid

The way the surface of a material reflects light is called _____.

Luster

The physical properties of these elements are:

- high electrical conductivity

- luster

- ductile

- malleable

Metal

What are the three classes of Elements?

Metals, Non-metals, and metalloids

The easiness that something breaks is what physical property?

Brittleness

The color of a substance is an example of a/an ____.

Physical Property

The elements that make up the zigzag line on the periodic table are called _____.

metalloids

The elements to the left of the zigzag line on the periodic table are called _____.

metals

The physical properties of these elements are:

- do not reflect light well

- are brittle

- not malleable

- not ductile

- poor conductors

- good insulators

Non-metals

The physical properties of these elements are:

- generally solids

- maybe ductile

- could be brittle

- semiconductors

Metalloids

A table in which all the known elements

are arranged by properties and are represented

by one or two letter chemical symbols.

Periodic Table of Elements

Characteristics that can be observed or

measured without changing the substance,

for example color, melting point, and conductivity.

Physical Property

A physical property, the ability or power to

easily transfer heat, electricity, or sound.

Conductivity

A physical property, able to be shaped or formed

into thin sheets by hammering or pressure.

Malleability

A substance that resists electric current,

or a material that resists the flow of heat.

Insulator

A substance that shows the property of electrical

conductivity between that of a conductor and an

insulator, the foundation of modern electronics.

Semiconductor

A substance that allows the flow of

electric charge or transfers thermal

energy through matter.

Conductor