Metals, Nonmetals, Metalloids REVIEW

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What are metals?

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Metals are elements that are typically shiny, malleable, ductile, and good conductors of heat and electricity. They are found on the left side of the periodic table.

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What are nonmetals?

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Nonmetals are elements that are usually dull, brittle, and poor conductors of heat and electricity. They are found on the right side of the periodic table.

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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 does malleable mean?

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Malleable means that a material can be hammered or pressed into different shapes without breaking.

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What does brittle mean?

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Brittle refers to a material that breaks easily when force is applied, rather than bending.

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What is luster?

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Luster is the way an object reflects light, giving it a shiny appearance.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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Where are metals located on the periodic table?

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Metals are located on the left side of the periodic table.

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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.

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What is the characteristic of most metals?

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Most metals are malleable and ductile.

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What is the characteristic of most nonmetals?

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Most nonmetals are brittle and not malleable.