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, and malleable. They are found on the left side of the Periodic Table.

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What are nonmetals?

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Nonmetals are elements that are generally poor conductors of heat and electricity, and they can be gases, liquids, or brittle solids. They are located on the right side of the Periodic Table.

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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 zigzag line on the Periodic Table.

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Where are metals located on the Periodic Table?

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Metals are primarily located on the left side and in the center of the Periodic Table.

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Where are nonmetals located on the Periodic Table?

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Nonmetals are located on the right side of the Periodic Table.

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What is the significance of the zigzag line on the Periodic Table?

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The zigzag line on the Periodic Table separates metals from nonmetals and indicates the location of metalloids.

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Give an example of a metal.

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An example of a metal is Sodium (Na).

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Give an example of a nonmetal.

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An example of a nonmetal is Oxygen (O).

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Give an example of a metalloid.

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An example of a metalloid is Silicon (Si).

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What are the physical properties of metals?

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Metals are typically shiny, ductile, malleable, and good conductors of heat and electricity.