Metals, Nonmetals, Metalloids

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What is a property of metals?

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Metals are malleable, meaning they can be hammered or rolled into thin sheets.

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True or False: Some characteristics of a metal are that it is malleable and ductile.

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TRUE

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What type of element is Iron?

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Iron is a Metal.

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Which grouping of elements could have the characteristic of being brittle?

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Nonmetals are typically brittle.

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True or False: Non-metals are good conductors of heat and electricity.

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FALSE

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What are metalloids?

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

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Give an example of a metal.

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An example of a metal is Copper.

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What is ductility?

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Ductility is the ability of a material to be stretched into a wire.

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What is conductivity?

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Conductivity is the ability of a material to conduct electricity or heat.

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Name a property that distinguishes nonmetals from metals.

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Nonmetals are generally not malleable and are brittle.