Metals vs Nonmetals

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What is a metal?

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A metal is a solid material that is typically hard, 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 material that typically lacks the characteristics of metals, often being poor conductors of heat and electricity, and can be gases or brittle solids at room temperature.

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What property allows metals to conduct electricity?

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The presence of free-moving electrons allows metals to conduct electricity.

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What does ductile mean?

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Ductile refers to a material's ability to be drawn into a wire without breaking.

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What does malleable mean?

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Malleable refers to a material's ability to be hammered or pressed into shape without breaking.

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Are metals generally good or poor conductors of heat?

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Metals are generally good conductors of heat.

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Are nonmetals generally good or poor conductors of electricity?

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Nonmetals are generally poor conductors of electricity.

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What is an example of a metal?

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An example of a metal is copper.

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What is an example of a nonmetal?

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An example of a nonmetal is sulfur.

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What is the state of most metals at room temperature?

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Most metals are solid at room temperature.