Physical properties of metals and non metals

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What does malleability mean?

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Malleability is a physical property that means a solid piece of metal can be hammered into a shape.

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What is the property of being brittle?

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Brittle refers to a material that easily breaks into pieces when it falls.

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What does ductility refer to?

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Ductility is the ability of a material to be drawn into a wire.

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Which type of material is typically brittle?

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Nonmetals are typically brittle.

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What is a key property of metals?

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Metals are malleable, meaning they can be shaped without breaking.

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What does it mean if a material is ductile?

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It means the material can be easily drawn into a wire.

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What is the opposite of malleable?

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Brittle is the opposite of malleable.

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Can metals conduct electricity?

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Yes, metals can conduct electricity.

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What is an example of a nonmetal?

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An example of a nonmetal is sulfur.

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What does lustre refer to in metals?

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Lustre refers to the shiny appearance of metals.