Question

Question

Which statement about metals and nonmetals is correct?(1 point)
Responses

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

Metals and nonmetals can both be found in any column of the periodic table.
Metals and nonmetals can both be found in any column of the periodic table.

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

Most metals are a solid under normal conditions, and most nonmetals are a liquid

Answer 1

The correct statement about metals and nonmetals is:

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

This accurately describes the malleability of metals and the brittleness of most nonmetals.