Metals, Nonmetals, Metalloids

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What are metals?

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Metals are elements that are typically found on the left to middle of the Periodic Table. They are known for their ability to conduct heat and electricity, and they are usually malleable and ductile.

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What are nonmetals?

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Nonmetals are elements found on the right side of the Periodic Table. They are generally poor conductors of heat and electricity and can be brittle in solid form.

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What are metalloids?

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Metalloids are elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals. They are found along the zig-zag line on the Periodic Table.

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What is malleability?

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Malleability is the ability of a material, especially metals, to be hammered or pressed into shape without breaking.

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What is ductility?

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

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Which elements are good conductors of heat?

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Metals are good conductors of heat.

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Which elements are poor conductors of heat?

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Nonmetals are generally poor conductors of heat.

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What is a characteristic of metals?

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Metals are malleable and can conduct electricity.

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What is a characteristic of nonmetals?

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Nonmetals are often brittle and do not conduct electricity well.

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Give an example of a metal.

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Iron (Fe) is an example of a metal.