Metals, Nonmetals, or Metalloids?

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What are metals?

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Metals are elements that are typically shiny, good conductors of heat and electricity, malleable (can be hammered into shapes), and ductile (can be drawn into wires). They usually have high melting points.

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What are nonmetals?

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Nonmetals are elements that are usually dull, brittle, and poor conductors of heat and electricity. They can exist in solid, liquid, or gas forms at room temperature.

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What are metalloids?

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Metalloids are elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals. They are often semiconductors, meaning they can conduct electricity better than nonmetals but not as well as metals.

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What is a characteristic of metals regarding melting points?

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Metals generally have high melting points.

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What is a characteristic of nonmetals regarding physical state?

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Nonmetals are often found in gas form at room temperature.

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What does it mean if a substance is malleable?

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A malleable substance can be hammered or pressed into different shapes without breaking.

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Where are nonmetals located on the periodic table?

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Nonmetals are located to the right of the zig-zag line on the periodic table.

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What color are many nonmetals?

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Many nonmetals are colored red.

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Give an example of a metal.

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Iron (Fe) is an example of a metal.

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Give an example of a nonmetal.

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Oxygen (O) is an example of a nonmetal.