Metals, Nonmetals and Metalloids

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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 without breaking.

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What does luster refer to in materials?

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Luster refers to the way a surface appears when it reflects light.

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What type of element is iron?

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Iron is a metal.

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What is a property of non-metals?

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Non-metals are brittle and break easily.

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What are metalloids?

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Metalloids are elements that have some properties of both metals and nonmetals.

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What is malleability?

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Malleability is the ability of a material to be hammered or rolled into thin sheets.

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What is the primary characteristic of metals?

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Metals are good conductors of electricity and heat.

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What is a common property of nonmetals?

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Nonmetals typically do not conduct electricity well.

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Give an example of a metalloid.

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Silicon is an example of a metalloid.

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What is the significance of conductivity in metals?

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Conductivity in metals allows them to efficiently transfer heat and electricity.