Metals Non Metals, and Metalloid exit ticket

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What is a characteristic of metals?

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Metals are good conductors of electricity.

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What term describes elements that can conduct electricity but are not as efficient as metals?

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Semiconductors.

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What property allows metals to be shaped without breaking?

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Malleability.

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What is the appearance of zinc, a common metal?

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Zinc is shiny silver and malleable.

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What is a common property of non-metals?

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Non-metals are dull and brittle.

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

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Metals, non-metals, and metalloids.

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What is the general state of metals at room temperature?

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Most metals are solid at room temperature, except for mercury.

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How do non-metals typically react with metals?

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Non-metals tend to gain electrons and form negative ions.

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What is the term for elements that have properties of both metals and non-metals?

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Metalloids.

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What is the significance of conductivity in metals?

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It allows metals to be used in electrical wiring and electronic devices.