Metals, Nonmetals, Metalloids Review

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What are nonmetals?

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Elements that are typically dull, poor conductors of heat and electricity, and brittle when solid.

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Where are nonmetals located on the periodic table?

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To the right of the zig-zag line (stair-step line) that separates metals from nonmetals.

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What are metalloids?

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Elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals, often used as semiconductors.

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Give an example of a metalloid.

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Silicon (Si) is a common example of a metalloid.

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What are metals?

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Elements that are usually shiny, good conductors of heat and electricity, malleable, and ductile.

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Where are metals located on the periodic table?

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To the left of the zig-zag line (stair-step line) that separates metals from nonmetals.

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What is malleability?

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The ability of a substance to be hammered or pressed into thin sheets without breaking.

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What is ductility?

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The ability of a substance to be stretched into a wire.

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What is conductivity?

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The ability of a material to conduct heat or electricity.

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What is brittleness?

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The tendency of a material to break or shatter easily when force is applied.