Metals, Non Metals and Metalloids Vocabulary

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Luster

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The way the surface of a mineral reflects light; can be metallic or non-metallic such as silky, dull, glassy, or resinous.

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Nonmetals

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Elements that are typically not shiny, not malleable, and poor conductors of heat and electricity; usually gases or brittle solids.

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Physical Property

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Measurable characteristics that describe the state of something, including mass, magnetism, temperature, density, shape, volume, and conductivity.

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Conductor

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A substance that readily transfers heat or electrical energy.

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Semiconductor

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A substance that shows the property of electrical conductivity between that of a conductor and that of an insulator; the foundation of modern electronics.

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Metals

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

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Metalloids

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Elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals; they can be semiconductors.

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Ductility

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The ability of a material to be stretched into a wire without breaking.

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Malleability

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The ability of a material to be hammered or rolled into thin sheets.

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Insulator

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A substance that does not readily transfer heat or electrical energy.