Metals, Non-Metals & Metalloids

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What are the three main categories of elements in the periodic table?

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Metals, Non-Metals, and Metalloids.

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Which category of elements is known for having a shiny appearance?

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Both metals and metalloids.

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What is a common property of metals?

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Metals are good conductors of electricity.

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What is a common property of non-metals?

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Non-metals are generally poor conductors of electricity.

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What is a metalloid?

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A metalloid is an element that has properties of both metals and non-metals.

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Which element is commonly known as a semiconductor?

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Silicon.

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What property is NOT used to classify elements as metals, non-metals, and metalloids?

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Texture.

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What is the typical state of metals at room temperature?

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Most metals are solid at room temperature, except for mercury.

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What is the typical state of non-metals at room temperature?

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Non-metals can be gases (like oxygen), liquids (like bromine), or solids (like sulfur).

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What is the significance of conductivity in classifying elements?

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Conductivity helps determine whether an element is a metal, non-metal, or metalloid.