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Worksheet 6: Classifying elements Topic 2
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Set A: Classifying elements Objective: To test your ability to determine types of element .

Below, symbols of elements are given. Check one or more columns that each element is classified as.
metal nonmetal metalloid alkali alkaline transition halogen noble gas monatomic diatomic
1. Sb

2. Sr

3. Rn
4. P

5. Pt

6. Cs
7. S

8. Fe

9. Br

10. Ar

Set B: Properties of elements Objective: To test your ability to determine properties of a given
element

Symbols of elements are given below. Check one or more columns of properties that best describe
each element.
Physical properties Conductivity Ionization energy electronegativity Lose or gain e-
luster malleable ductile brittle good poor low high low high lose gain

11. C

12. Ag

13. Mg

14. I

15. S

16. Au

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