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What are nonmetals?

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Elements that do not conduct heat or electricity well and are typically brittle.

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What is a key property of metals?

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Most metals conduct electricity and heat well.

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What is the characteristic of nonmetals at room temperature?

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They are typically gases or brittle solids.

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What does ductile mean?

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A property of metals that allows them to be drawn into wires.

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What are metalloids?

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Elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals.

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What is the term for materials that conduct electricity and heat well?

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Metals.

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What is a common property of nonmetals?

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They are typically brittle.

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What is the difference between metals and nonmetals in terms of luster?

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Metals are shiny, while nonmetals usually lack luster.

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What type of bond do nonmetals typically form?

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They can form covalent bonds, not just ionic bonds.

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What is an example of a nonmetal?

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Oxygen (O) or Carbon (C).