Exploring Metalloids
A Grade 6 science worksheet introducing students to the properties and characteristics of metalloids, their position on the periodic table, and common examples.
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Exploring Metalloids
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Metalloids are a special group of elements on the periodic table. They have properties that are in between those of metals and nonmetals. This means they can sometimes act like metals and sometimes like nonmetals, depending on the conditions. Metalloids are often used in electronics.
1. Which of the following best describes a metalloid?
An element that is only a metal.
An element that is only a nonmetal.
An element with properties of both metals and nonmetals.
An element that does not exist.
2. On the periodic table, where are metalloids typically found?
On the far left side.
On the far right side.
Along the zigzag line between metals and nonmetals.
In the very center.
3. Metalloids are sometimes called because they can conduct electricity under certain conditions.
4. Silicon is a common metalloid used in and computer chips.
5. All metalloids are shiny like metals.
True
False
6. Metalloids are good insulators of heat and electricity, just like nonmetals.
True
False
7. Name two examples of metalloids and one common use for each.
8. Explain why metalloids are important in technology.
Refer to the image below showing metalloids on the periodic table to answer the question.
9. Based on the image, describe how metalloids are positioned relative to metals and nonmetals.