Metals, Nonmetals and Metalloids

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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. They are found on the left to the middle of the Periodic Table.

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Where are nonmetals located on the Periodic Table?

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Nonmetals are found 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. An example is silicon.

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What is a characteristic of metals?

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Metals are malleable, meaning they can be shaped or bent without breaking.

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What is a property that does not describe metals?

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Brittle - metals are not typically brittle; they can bend or be shaped.

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Give an example of a metal.

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Iron is an example of a metal.

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Give an example of a nonmetal.

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Oxygen is an example of a nonmetal.

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What is the property of conductivity in metals?

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Metals are good conductors of electricity and heat.

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What is the appearance of metals?

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Metals are usually shiny and have a metallic luster.

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What is the position of metalloids on the Periodic Table?

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Metalloids are found between metals and nonmetals on the Periodic Table.