Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids

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Where are the metalloids located on the Periodic Table?

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On the stairsteps.

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Where are the nonmetals located on the Periodic Table?

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On the right.

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What is Boron classified as?

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Metalloid.

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What does the term 'brittle' mean?

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A substance that breaks apart easily and is weak and fragile.

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What property do nonmetals have in common?

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Poor conductor of electricity.

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What are metals generally known for?

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Good conductors of electricity and heat.

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What is a common property of metalloids?

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They have properties of both metals and nonmetals.

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What is ductility?

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The ability of a material to be stretched into a wire.

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What is malleability?

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The ability of a material to be hammered or pressed into shapes without breaking.

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What is the state of most nonmetals at room temperature?

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They are usually gases or brittle solids.