Question

the periodic table unit test
which statement about metals and nonmetals is correct? (1 point)
metals can be hammered into thin sheets, and nonmetals are brittle
metals and nonmetals can both be found in any column of the periodic table
metals tend to be poor conductors of electricity, while nonmetals are strong conductors of electricity
most metals are a solid under normal conditions, and most nonmetals are a liquid

Explanation:

• Metals have malleability (can be hammered into thin sheets). Non - metals are generally brittle.
• Metals are mainly in certain columns (left - side and middle of the periodic table), non - metals are in specific columns (right - side). So the statement “Metals and nonmetals can both be found in any column of the periodic table” is wrong.
• Metals are good conductors of electricity, non - metals (except graphite) are poor conductors. So “Metals tend to be poor conductors of electricity, while nonmetals are strong conductors of electricity” is wrong.
• Most non - metals are gases (e.g., oxygen, nitrogen) or solids (e.g., sulfur) under normal conditions, not liquids. So “Most metals are a solid under normal conditions, and most nonmetals are a liquid” is wrong.

Answer:

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