Metals, nonmetals, and metalloids

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What is high density?

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Heavy for its size.

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What does it mean if a metal is malleable?

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It can be hammered into different shapes.

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What does it mean to be ductile?

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Able to be drawn into a wire.

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What is a characteristic of metals?

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They are shiny and good conductors of heat and electricity.

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What is a conductor?

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A material that allows heat and electricity to move through it easily.

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What are nonmetals?

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Elements that are generally poor conductors of heat and electricity.

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What are metalloids?

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Elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals.

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Give an example of a metal.

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Iron (Fe).

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Give an example of a nonmetal.

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Oxygen (O).

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Give an example of a metalloid.

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Silicon (Si).