Metals, Nonmetals, & Metalloids

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What are the three main categories of elements in the periodic table?

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Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids.

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What is a metalloid?

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A metalloid is an element that has properties of both metals and nonmetals.

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Which group of elements is known for having a shiny luster and being good conductors of heat and electricity?

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Metals.

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What is a nonmetal?

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A nonmetal is an element that typically lacks the properties of metals, such as conductivity and luster.

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Where are metalloids located on the periodic table?

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Metalloids are located along the stair-step line on the periodic table.

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What property distinguishes metalloids from metals and nonmetals?

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Metalloids can conduct electricity and heat but are more brittle than metals.

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Give an example of a metalloid.

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Silicon (Si) is a common example of a metalloid.

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What is the general state of nonmetals at room temperature?

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Nonmetals can be gases (like oxygen), liquids (like bromine), or solids (like sulfur) at room temperature.

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What is the typical appearance of metals?

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Metals usually have a shiny appearance and are malleable.

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How do nonmetals typically react with metals?

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Nonmetals tend to gain electrons from metals during chemical reactions.