Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids

Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids

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Science

6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What are metals?

Back

Metals are elements that are typically shiny, good conductors of heat and electricity, malleable, and ductile. Examples include iron, copper, and gold.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are nonmetals?

Back

Nonmetals are elements that lack the characteristics of metals. They are usually poor conductors of heat and electricity, and can be gases, liquids, or brittle solids. Examples include oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are metalloids?

Back

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. Examples include silicon and germanium.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does ductile mean?

Back

Ductile refers to a material's ability to be stretched into a wire without breaking. Metals like copper and aluminum are ductile.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does malleable mean?

Back

Malleable refers to a material's ability to be hammered or pressed into thin sheets without breaking. Metals like gold and silver are malleable.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What does brittle mean?

Back

Brittle describes a material that breaks easily when subjected to stress. Nonmetals like sulfur and phosphorus are often brittle.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is conductivity?

Back

Conductivity is the ability of a material to conduct heat or electricity. Metals generally have high conductivity.

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