Metals vs Nonmetals

Metals vs Nonmetals

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Chemistry

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a metal?

Back

A metal is a solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, ductile, and a good conductor of heat and electricity.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a nonmetal?

Back

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.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What property allows metals to conduct electricity?

Back

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

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does ductile mean?

Back

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

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does malleable mean?

Back

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

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Are metals generally good or poor conductors of heat?

Back

Metals are generally good conductors of heat.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Are nonmetals generally good or poor conductors of electricity?

Back

Nonmetals are generally poor conductors of electricity.

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