Now, you are going to test six elements and collect and analyze data to determine if the element is a metal, nonmetal or metalloid.

Interactive exercise. Assistance may be required.

Analyze the chart below. The chart shows the physical properties of metal and nonmetals.

Properties of Metals

Properties of Nonmetals
  • solids at room temperature (except mercury, which is a liquid)
  • malleable
  • conductor
  • shiny luster
  • about half are solids, about half are gases, and one (bromine) is a liquid
  • brittle
  • insulator
  • dull luster

Metalloids have some characteristics of metals and some characteristics of nonmetals.

Use the data you collected from the lab to determine if the elements you tested were metals, nonmetals or metalloids.

Interactive exercise. Assistance may be required. Complete the table below.

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