Metals, Metalloids and Nonmetals

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What is a characteristic that does NOT classify an element as a metal?

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Dull

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True or False: Elements and compounds are both considered pure substances.

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True

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Where are metals located on the Periodic Table?

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On the left to middle of the Periodic Table.

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What is one property of metals?

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Malleability.

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What type of mixture does not have a uniform composition?

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Heterogeneous mixture.

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What are the three main categories of elements in the Periodic Table?

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Metals, Metalloids, and Nonmetals.

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What is the general appearance of metals?

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Shiny and lustrous.

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What property allows metals to be drawn into wires?

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Ductility.

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What is the typical state of metals at room temperature?

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Solid (except for mercury, which is liquid).

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What is a common property of nonmetals?

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They are generally poor conductors of heat and electricity.