Metals, Metalloids, Non-Metals

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Where are the non-metallic elements found in the periodic table?

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On the right-hand side.

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What is the term for an element that has no shine, is an insulator, and is very brittle?

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Nonmetal.

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What does the word 'luster' refer to in terms of physical properties?

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The way a surface appears when it reflects light.

Front

At what temperature does mercury melt?

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Room temperature.

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Where are metalloids located on the periodic table?

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Along the zig-zag line.

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What are metals typically known for?

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Good conductivity of heat and electricity.

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What is a common property of nonmetals?

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They are poor conductors of heat and electricity.

Front

What is a metalloid?

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An element that has properties of both metals and nonmetals.

Front

Give an example of a nonmetal.

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Oxygen.

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What is the characteristic of metals in terms of malleability?

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Metals can be shaped by beating or rolling.