Which statement about metals and nonmetals is correct?

Question

a. Metals tend to be poor conductors of electricity, while nonmetals are strong conductors of electricity.

b. Most metals are gases under normal conditions, and most nonmetals are solids.

c. Metals can be hammered into thin sheets, and nonmetals are brittle.

d.Metals are found on the right side of the Periodic table, and nonmetals are found on the left side of the periodic table.

choose the correct answer

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

c. Metals can be hammered into thin sheets, and nonmetals are brittle.

This statement accurately describes the physical properties of metals and nonmetals. Metals are generally malleable (can be hammered into thin sheets), while nonmetals tend to be brittle in their solid form.

The other statements are incorrect:

a. Metals are generally good conductors of electricity, while many nonmetals are poor conductors (insulators). b. Most metals are solids under normal conditions, whereas many nonmetals are gases (like oxygen and nitrogen). d. Metals are primarily found on the left side and in the center of the Periodic Table, while nonmetals are found on the right side.