6.6A Metals, Metalloids, Nonmetals

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What is conductivity?

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Conductivity is how well a piece of matter conducts electricity.

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Define luster in terms of material properties.

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Luster is the way light is reflected off a surface.

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What does malleability refer to?

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Malleability is the capability of a material to be hammered out thin.

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What are metalloids?

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

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How is weight defined in physics?

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Weight is the force of gravity on an object.

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What are the general properties of metals?

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Metals are typically good conductors of heat and electricity, have high luster, and are malleable and ductile.

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What are the general properties of nonmetals?

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Nonmetals are usually poor conductors of heat and electricity, have low luster, and are brittle in solid form.

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What is the significance of the periodic table in understanding metals, metalloids, and nonmetals?

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The periodic table organizes elements based on their properties, helping to identify metals, metalloids, and nonmetals.

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How do metalloids differ from metals and nonmetals?

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Metalloids exhibit a mix of properties from both metals and nonmetals, making them unique in their behavior.

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What is ductility?

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Ductility is the ability of a material to be stretched into a wire.