Metals Non Metals, and Metalloid exit ticket

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What are metals?

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Metals are elements that are typically shiny, malleable, ductile, and good conductors of heat and electricity.

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What are non-metals?

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Non-metals are elements that are generally dull, brittle, and poor conductors of heat and electricity.

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What are metalloids?

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Metalloids are elements that have properties of both metals and non-metals, often acting as semiconductors.

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What is malleability?

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Malleability is the ability of a material to be hammered or pressed into shape without breaking.

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What is ductility?

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

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What is conductivity?

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Conductivity is the ability of a material to conduct electricity or heat.

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What is a semiconductor?

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A semiconductor is a material that has a conductivity between that of an insulator and a conductor.

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What is the characteristic of metals regarding electricity?

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Metals are generally good conductors of electricity.

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What is the characteristic of non-metals regarding appearance?

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Non-metals are usually dull in appearance.

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What is the characteristic of metals regarding brittleness?

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Metals are generally not brittle; they are malleable and ductile.