Question

A) Which statement about metals and nonmetals is correct? (1 point)
Most metals are a liquid under normal conditions, and most nonmetals are a solid.
Metals and nonmetals can both be found in any column of the periodic table.
Metals can be hammered into thin sheets, and nonmetals are brittle.
Metals tend to be poor conductors of electricity, while nonmetals are strong conductors of electricity

Answer 1

The correct statement about metals and nonmetals is:

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

This is because metals are malleable (able to be hammered or pressed into shapes without breaking), while nonmetals tend to be brittle when solid.