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Which characteristics are typically associated with metals?
Which characteristics are typically associated with metals?
- Liquid, dull, and pink in color
- Soft, weak, and poor conductors of electricity
- Solid, shiny, and silvery grey in color (correct)
- Gas, transparent, and low melting points
What percentage of Earth's crust is made from metallic or semi-metallic atoms?
What percentage of Earth's crust is made from metallic or semi-metallic atoms?
- 70%
- 50% (correct)
- 90%
- 30%
Which elements are usually considered as metals?
Which elements are usually considered as metals?
- Aluminium and iron (correct)
- Nitrogen and neon
- Silicon and sulfur
- Oxygen and carbon
What physical properties do semi-metals or metalloids exhibit?
What physical properties do semi-metals or metalloids exhibit?
How are nonmetals generally defined?
How are nonmetals generally defined?
What are some examples of semi-metals mentioned in the text?
What are some examples of semi-metals mentioned in the text?
Which group of elements is often printed separately on the periodic table?
Which group of elements is often printed separately on the periodic table?
What is an alloy?
What is an alloy?
What process is used to make plastics look like shiny metals?
What process is used to make plastics look like shiny metals?
Which material conducts electricity only under special conditions?
Which material conducts electricity only under special conditions?