Identify each of the following as a metal, nonmetal, or metalloid.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to categorize various elements as metals, nonmetals, or metalloids based on their properties. This typically involves knowledge of the periodic table and the characteristics that distinguish each type of element.
Answer
Metals: Ca, Al; Nonmetals: Cl, H; Metalloids: As, Si.
Metals: Ca, Al, malleable, ductile, good conductor; Nonmetals: Cl, H, brittle, poor conductor, dull; Metalloids: As, Si, semi-conductor, brittle, solid.
Answer for screen readers
Metals: Ca, Al, malleable, ductile, good conductor; Nonmetals: Cl, H, brittle, poor conductor, dull; Metalloids: As, Si, semi-conductor, brittle, solid.
More Information
Calcium (Ca) and aluminum (Al) are metals known for being conductive. Chlorine (Cl) and hydrogen (H) are nonmetals, often gases. Arsenic (As) and silicon (Si) are metalloids, which have mixed properties.
Tips
Ensure not to confuse metalloids with metals; metalloids have properties of both metals and nonmetals.
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