Metals, Non-metals, Metalloids

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What are metals?

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

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What are nonmetals?

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Nonmetals are elements that lack the properties of metals. They are usually dull, brittle, and poor conductors of heat and electricity.

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What are metalloids?

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Metalloids are elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals. They can be semiconductors and are often used in electronics.

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What is luster?

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Luster is the way a surface appears when it reflects light, often associated with shiny metals.

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What is malleability?

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Malleability is the ability of a material to be shaped or deformed without breaking, commonly found in metals.

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What is ductility?

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Ductility is the ability of a material to be drawn out into thin wires, a property of many metals.

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What is conductivity?

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Conductivity is the ability of a material to conduct heat or electricity, typically high in metals.

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What is brittleness?

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Brittleness is the tendency of a material to break or shatter easily when subjected to stress, often seen in nonmetals.

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Give an example of a metal.

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An example of a metal is iron.

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Give an example of a nonmetal.

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An example of a nonmetal is oxygen.