Metals, Nonmetals, and 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, and ductile.

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What are nonmetals?

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Nonmetals are elements that lack metallic properties, are usually dull, poor conductors of heat and electricity, and can be brittle.

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What are metalloids?

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

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What is ductility?

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Ductility is the ability of a material to be stretched into a wire without breaking.

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What is malleability?

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Malleability is the ability of a material to be hammered or pressed into shapes without breaking.

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What does it mean if a substance is brittle?

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A brittle substance is one that breaks easily when force is applied.

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What is conductivity?

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

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What is an element?

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An element is a pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.

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What is a compound?

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A compound is a substance formed when two or more elements chemically bond together.

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What is the difference between a metal and a nonmetal?

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Metals are typically shiny, conductive, and malleable, while nonmetals are dull, insulative, and brittle.