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

Question

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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.

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

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.

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

Answer 1

The correct statement about metals and nonmetals is:

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

This accurately reflects the properties of metals and nonmetals. Metals are malleable (can be hammered or rolled into thin sheets) and ductile, while most nonmetals, in their solid form, are brittle and cannot be easily shaped without breaking.