Metals and Nonmetals

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What are metals?

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

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What are nonmetals?

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Nonmetals are elements that are usually dull, brittle, and poor conductors of heat and electricity.

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What is malleability?

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Malleability is the ability of a substance to be hammered or pressed into thin sheets without breaking.

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What is ductility?

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Ductility is the ability of a substance to be drawn into wires.

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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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Where are metals located on the periodic table?

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Metals are 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 luster?

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Luster is the way a surface reflects light, often described as shiny or dull.

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What is an example of a metal?

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An example of a metal is iron.

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What is an example of a nonmetal?

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An example of a nonmetal is oxygen.