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What is the classification of metals?

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Metals are classified as shiny, malleable, and ductile.

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What is the classification of nonmetals?

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Nonmetals are dull, poor conductors, and have low melting points.

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What is a metalloid?

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Metalloids are semi-conductors and have properties of both metals and nonmetals.

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What is a primary consumer in a food chain?

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A primary consumer is an organism that eats producers, such as plants. Example: rabbit.

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What is the formula to calculate force?

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Force (F) = mass (m) × acceleration (a).

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What is the Hertzsprung Russell diagram used for?

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It is used to classify stars by their brightness and surface temperature.

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What is acceleration?

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Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity of an object.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, like plants, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.

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What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

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The electromagnetic spectrum is the range of all types of electromagnetic radiation.

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What is the significance of the Periodic Table?

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The Periodic Table organizes elements based on their atomic number and properties.