Metals and Non-Metals

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What is a metal?

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A metal is a type of element that is typically shiny, malleable, ductile, and a good conductor of heat and electricity.

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What is a non-metal?

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A non-metal is an element that lacks the characteristics of metals, often being 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 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 to be stretched into a wire without breaking.

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What is conductivity?

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Conductivity is the ability of a material to allow heat or electricity to pass through it.

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What is an example of a metal?

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Iron is an example of a metal.

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What is an example of a non-metal?

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Oxygen is an example of a non-metal.

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What happens when metals react with acids?

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Metals typically react with acids to produce hydrogen gas.

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What is the state of metals at room temperature?

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Most metals are solid at room temperature, except for mercury, which is a liquid.

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What is the appearance of metals?

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Metals usually have a shiny, lustrous appearance.