Metal, Nonmetal, Metalloid practice

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What is a metal?

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A metal is a type of element that is typically shiny, malleable, ductile, and a good conductor of heat and electricity.

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What is a nonmetal?

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A nonmetal is a type of element that generally lacks the properties of metals, often being dull, brittle, and poor conductors of heat and electricity.

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What is a metalloid?

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A metalloid is an element that has properties of both metals and nonmetals, often found along the stair-step line on the periodic table.

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Which element is classified as a metal but is located on the stair-step line?

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Aluminum.

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How is Germanium classified?

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Germanium is classified as a metalloid.

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How is Beryllium classified?

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Beryllium is classified as a metal.

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What are elements along the stair-step line called?

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Elements along the stair-step line are called metalloids.

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How is Silicon classified?

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Silicon is classified as a metalloid.

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What are the general properties of metals?

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Metals are typically shiny, good conductors of heat and electricity, malleable, and ductile.

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What are the general properties of nonmetals?

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Nonmetals are usually dull, brittle, and poor conductors of heat and electricity.