Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids

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What are metals?

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Metals are elements that are typically shiny, good conductors of heat and electricity, and can be hammered into thin sheets or drawn into wires.

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What are nonmetals?

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Nonmetals are elements that are usually dull, poor conductors of heat and electricity, and can be found in various states (solid, liquid, gas) at room temperature.

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What are metalloids?

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Metalloids are elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals. They are semiconductors, meaning they can conduct electricity better than nonmetals but not as well as metals.

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What is conductivity?

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Conductivity is the ability of a material to transfer heat and/or electricity.

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What is malleability?

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Malleability is the property of a material that allows it to be hammered or pressed into shapes without breaking.

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Where are metals located on the periodic table?

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

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What is an example of a metal?

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An example of a metal is iron (Fe).

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What is an example of a nonmetal?

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An example of a nonmetal is oxygen (O).

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What is an example of a metalloid?

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An example of a metalloid is silicon (Si).