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Which best describes the physical property of conductivity?
A
The ability of matter to transfer both heat and electricity
B
The ability of matter to be rolled out into thin sheets
C
The ability of matter to reflect light
D
The ability of matter to be broken up into small pieces
The picture shows a sample of an element that is shiny,
conducts electricity, and is magnetic.
How is this element classified?
A
Metal
B
Metalloid
C
Non-metal
D
Solid
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Refer to the Periodic Table of Elements for this question.
Which of the following matches the white squares?
A
Lithium, Potassium, Sodium, Metals
B
Lithium, Potassium, Sodium, Metalloids
C
Lithium, Potassium, Sodium, Non-metals
D
Lithium, Potassium, Sodium, Gases
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Refer to the Periodic Table of Elements for this question.
Which of the following matches the stair-step line?
A
Silicon, Germanium, Arsenic, Metals
B
Silicon, Germanium, Arsenic, Metalloids
C
Silicon, Germanium, Arsenic, Non-metals
D
Silicon, Germanium, Arsenic, Gases
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Study the descriptions for each category (A, B, and C).
Which set of answers correctly fills in the blanks for A, B, and
C?
A
A is metals, B is non-metals, and C is metalloids.
B
A is non-metals, B is metals, and C is metalloids.
C
A is metals, B is metalloids, and C is non-metals.
D
A is non-metals, B is metalloids, and C is metals.
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