Question

Match each property to the correct type of element.


Most are gases at room temperature ____________.


Poor conductors of heat and electricity ___________.


Good conductors of heat and electricity ___________.


Most are solids at room temperature _____________.

Ductile, can be drawn into thin wires, and malleable, can be hammered into thin sheets ___________.

Tends to be brittle in solid state. Not ductile or malleable ___________________.

Choices: Nonmetals and Metals.

choose the correct answers

Answer 1

Here are the matches for each property to the correct type of element:

1. Most are gases at room temperature - **Nonmetals**.

2. Poor conductors of heat and electricity - **Nonmetals**.

3. Good conductors of heat and electricity - **Metals**.

4. Most are solids at room temperature - **Metals** (with the exception of mercury).

5. Ductile, can be drawn into thin wires, and malleable, can be hammered into thin sheets - **Metals**.

6. Tends to be brittle in solid state. Not ductile or malleable - **Nonmetals**.

So the correct answers are:
- Nonmetals: 1, 2, 6
- Metals: 3, 4, 5