Metals, Nonmetals, Metalloids

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What is a metalloid?

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A metalloid is an element that has properties of both metals and nonmetals. Examples include silicon and germanium.

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What are the 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 properties of nonmetals?

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Nonmetals are usually dull, brittle, not malleable or ductile, and poor conductors of heat and electricity.

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Where are metals located on the periodic table?

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Metals are located to the left of the zigzag line on the periodic table.

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Where are nonmetals located on the periodic table?

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Nonmetals are located to the right of the zigzag line on the periodic table.

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What is an example of a good conductor of electricity?

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Copper is an example of a good conductor of electricity.

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What is an example of a brittle material?

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Sulfur is an example of a brittle material.

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What does malleable mean?

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Malleable means that a material can be hammered or pressed into shape without breaking.

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What does ductile mean?

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Ductile means that a material can be stretched into a wire.

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Is sulfur a good conductor of electricity?

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No, sulfur is not a good conductor of electricity.