Metals, nonmetals, metalloids

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What is luster?

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Luster is the way a surface reflects light. Materials with luster appear shiny.

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How are metals classified?

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

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What does brittle mean?

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Brittle refers to a material that breaks easily into pieces when force is applied.

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What is malleability?

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Malleability is the ability of a material 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 material to be stretched into a wire without breaking.

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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 a metalloid?

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Metalloids are elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals.

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Give an example of a metal.

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Iron (Fe) is an example of a metal.

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Give an example of a nonmetal.

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Oxygen (O) is an example of a nonmetal.

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Give an example of a metalloid.

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Silicon (Si) is an example of a metalloid.