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 a type of element that generally lacks the properties of metals, often being poor conductors of heat and electricity, and can be gases or brittle solids.

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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 as semiconductors.

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What does luster mean?

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Luster refers to how an object reflects light, indicating its shininess.

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Are most metals solid at room temperature?

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True, most metals are solid at room temperature, with the exception of mercury.

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Which elements are found on the left to middle of The Periodic Table?

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Metals are found on the left to 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.

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Give an example of a good conductor of electricity.

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Copper is a good conductor of electricity.

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What is the state of non-metals at room temperature?

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Non-metals can be gases (like oxygen), liquids (like bromine), or solids (like sulfur) at room temperature.

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What is ductility?

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Ductility is the ability of a material to be stretched into a wire.