Metals, nonmetals, metalloids

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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.

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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.

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What are metalloids?

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Metalloids are elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals, often acting as semiconductors.

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List three properties of metals.

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1. Malleable 2. Ductile 3. Good conductors of heat and electricity.

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List three properties of nonmetals.

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1. Brittle 2. Dull 3. Poor conductors of heat and electricity.

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Where are metals located on the periodic table?

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Metals are primarily found on the left side and in the center of the periodic table.

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Where are nonmetals located on the periodic table?

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Nonmetals are found on the right side of the periodic table.

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What is an example of a metalloid?

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An example of a metalloid is Silicon (Si).

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What is the characteristic of being malleable?

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Malleability is the ability of a substance to be hammered or pressed into thin sheets without breaking.

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What is the characteristic of being ductile?

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Ductility is the ability of a substance to be drawn into wires.