Metals Nonmetals & Metalloids

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What is a metal?

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A metal is a type of element that is typically shiny, malleable, ductile, and a good conductor of heat and electricity.

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What is a nonmetal?

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A nonmetal is an element that generally lacks the properties of metals, often being dull, brittle, and poor conductors of heat and 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 nonmetals, often acting as a semiconductor.

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Where are metals located on the periodic table?

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Metals are located to the left of the dark zig-zag line on the periodic table.

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What is conductivity?

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Conductivity is the ability of a material to transfer thermal and electrical energy.

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Are nonmetals good conductors of electricity?

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No, nonmetals are generally poor conductors of electricity.

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What is luster?

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Luster is the way a surface reflects light, typically shiny in metals.

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What does malleable mean?

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Malleable means the ability of a material to be hammered or pressed into thin sheets without breaking.

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What is ductility?

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Ductility is the ability of a material to be stretched into a wire.

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Give an example of a metal.

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Examples of metals include iron, copper, and aluminum.