Metal & Non-Metal

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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 non-metal?

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A non-metal is an element that lacks the characteristics of metals, often being poor conductors of heat and electricity, and can be brittle in solid form.

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What is a metalloid?

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A metalloid is an element that has properties of both metals and non-metals, often used in semiconductors.

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What does malleable mean?

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Malleable refers to the ability of a material, especially metals, to be hammered or pressed into shape without breaking.

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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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What is luster?

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Luster is the way a surface reflects light, often described as shiny or dull.

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What are the typical properties of metals?

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Metals are usually shiny, good conductors of heat and electricity, malleable, ductile, and have high melting points.

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What are the typical properties of non-metals?

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Non-metals are usually dull, poor conductors of heat and electricity, brittle in solid form, and have lower melting points.

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Where are metals located on the periodic table?

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Metals are found on the left side and in 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.