Metals, Nonmetals, Metalloids

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What are the characteristics of metals?

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

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What are elements that are shiny and conduct electricity and heat called?

Back

Metals.

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Which element is classified as a metalloid?

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Boron.

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What do metalloids have in common with metals and nonmetals?

Back

Metalloids have properties that are a combination of both metals and nonmetals.

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What does malleable mean in relation to metals?

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Malleable refers to the ability of a metal to be hammered or rolled into thin sheets.

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What is the term for materials that do not conduct electricity well?

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Nonmetals.

Front

Give an example of a metal.

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Iron.

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What is a common property of nonmetals?

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Nonmetals are usually not shiny and are poor conductors of heat and electricity.

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What is the term for the shiny appearance of metals?

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Luster.

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What is the difference between metals and nonmetals in terms of conductivity?

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Metals are good conductors of electricity and heat, while nonmetals are poor conductors.