Metals, Nonmetals, Metalloids

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What type of element is Iron?

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Metal

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Are metals malleable and ductile?

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TRUE

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What substance is referred to as a semiconductor?

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Metalloid

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Where are metals located on the periodic table?

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To the left of the table

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What type of element is Silicon?

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Metalloid

Front

Define a metal.

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A metal is a good conductor of heat and electricity, malleable, ductile, and typically has a shiny appearance.

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What are nonmetals?

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Nonmetals are elements that are poor conductors of heat and electricity, and they are not malleable or ductile.

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What are metalloids?

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Metalloids are elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals, often used as semiconductors.

Front

Give an example of a metal.

Back

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.