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

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

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 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.

Answer 1

The correct statement about metals and nonmetals is:

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

This reflects the typical properties of metals, which are malleable and ductile, and nonmetals, which tend to be brittle in their solid form. The other statements provided are incorrect regarding the properties of metals and nonmetals.