Metals, Nonmetals and Metalloids review

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What is the classification of Selenium?

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Nonmetal

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What physical property do metals NOT possess?

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Brittle

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What term describes a material that can be easily drawn into a wire?

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Ductile

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What are metalloids?

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Elements that have some properties of both metals and nonmetals.

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Which element is least likely to conduct heat and electricity?

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O (Oxygen)

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What are the general properties of metals?

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Metals are typically shiny, malleable, ductile, and good conductors of heat and electricity.

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What are the general properties of nonmetals?

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Nonmetals are usually dull, brittle, and poor conductors of heat and electricity.

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What is an example of a metalloid?

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Silicon (Si) or Germanium (Ge)

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How do metals typically react with acids?

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Metals generally react with acids to produce hydrogen gas.

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What is the significance of ductility in metals?

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Ductility allows metals to be stretched into wires without breaking.