Metals, Non Metals and Metalloids

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What are metals?

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

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What are nonmetals?

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

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What are metalloids?

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Metalloids are elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals, and they can conduct electricity better than nonmetals but not as well as metals.

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What does malleable mean?

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Malleable refers to the ability of a material, especially metals, to be hammered or pressed into shape without breaking.

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What does ductile mean?

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Ductile refers to the ability of a material, especially metals, to be drawn into wires.

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What is conductivity?

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Conductivity is the ability of a material to conduct heat or electricity.

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What is the Periodic Table?

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The Periodic Table is a tabular arrangement of chemical elements, organized by their atomic number, electron configuration, and recurring chemical properties.

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What are groups in the Periodic Table?

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Groups are the vertical columns in the Periodic Table that categorize elements with similar chemical properties.

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What are periods in the Periodic Table?

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Periods are the horizontal rows in the Periodic Table that represent elements with increasing atomic numbers.

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What is a semiconductor?

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A semiconductor is a material that has electrical conductivity between that of a conductor and an insulator, often used in electronic devices.