Metals, Nonmetals and Metalloids

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What is a metal?

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A metal is a type of element that is typically shiny, malleable, ductile, and a good conductor of heat and electricity.

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What is a nonmetal?

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A nonmetal is a type of element that is generally not shiny, brittle, and poor conductor of heat and electricity.

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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, often used as semiconductors.

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Where are metals located on the periodic table?

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Metals are found on the left to the middle of the periodic table.

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What is conductivity?

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

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Give an example of a metal.

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Iron (Fe) is an example of a metal.

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Give an example of a nonmetal.

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Oxygen (O) is an example of a nonmetal.

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Give an example of a metalloid.

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Silicon (Si) is an example of a metalloid.

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What does malleable mean?

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Malleable means that a material can be hammered or pressed into shape without breaking.

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What does ductile mean?

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Ductile means that a material can be stretched into a wire.