Metals, Nonmetals, Metalloids

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What are metals?

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Metals are elements that are typically found on the left to middle of the Periodic Table. They are good conductors of heat and electricity, malleable, ductile, and often have a shiny appearance.

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Where are nonmetals located on the Periodic Table?

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Nonmetals are located on the right side of the Periodic Table, to the right of the zig-zag line.

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What are metalloids?

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Metalloids are elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals. They are found along the zig-zag line on the Periodic Table.

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What is a characteristic of metals?

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Metals are malleable, meaning they can be hammered or rolled into thin sheets.

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What does ductile mean?

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Ductile refers to the ability of a material, especially metals, to be drawn into wires.

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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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What is a characteristic of nonmetals?

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Nonmetals are generally poor conductors of heat and electricity.

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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, except for mercury (Hg), which is a liquid.

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What is the appearance of nonmetals?

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Nonmetals can be gases (like oxygen), liquids (like bromine), or solids (like sulfur) and are usually dull in appearance.

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What is the significance of the zig-zag line on the Periodic Table?

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The zig-zag line on the Periodic Table separates metals from nonmetals and indicates the location of metalloids.