Metals VS Non-Metals

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What is a non-metal?

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A non-metal is an element that is usually dull, brittle, and a poor conductor of heat and electricity.

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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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What does malleable mean?

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Malleable refers to a material's ability to change shape when struck, without breaking.

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What is an example of a non-metal?

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Fluorine is an example of a non-metal; it is gaseous at room temperature and does not conduct electricity.

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What is a metalloid?

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A metalloid is an element that has properties of both metals and non-metals.

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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 brittleness?

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Brittleness is a property of a material that causes it to break or shatter easily when force is applied.

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What is luster?

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Luster refers to the way a surface reflects light; metals typically have a shiny luster.

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How do metals conduct electricity?

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Metals conduct electricity because they have free-moving electrons that allow electric current to flow.

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What is the difference between metals and non-metals?

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Metals are usually shiny, malleable, and good conductors of heat and electricity, while non-metals are dull, brittle, and poor conductors.