Physical Properties of Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids Vocab.

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Substance's ability to be hammered into sheets.

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Malleability

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A substance that can be hammered into sheets or is bendable.

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malleable

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A substance that breaks into pieces.

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Brittle

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Substance's ability to conduct heat/electricity.

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Conductivity

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A substance that allows heat or electricity to flow.

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Conductor

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A substance that does NOT allow heat or electricity to flow.

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Insulator

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A substance that conducts electricity sometimes:

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Semiconductor

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Substance's light reflection quality.

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Luster

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A substance that reflects light well.

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Shiny

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A substance that does NOT reflect light.

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Dull