Metals, Nonmetals, Metalloids

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What are substances that can be hammered into thin sheets?

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Metals

Front

What does it mean if a material is malleable?

Back

It can be hammered or pressed into shapes without breaking.

Front

What is an example of a malleable metal?

Back

Copper

Front

Which type of material is a good conductor of heat?

Back

Metal

Front

What does ductile mean?

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Can be made into wire.

Front

What are some characteristics of metals?

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Malleable, ductile, good conductors of heat and electricity.

Front

What is a nonmetal?

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A type of element that is generally not shiny, poor conductors of heat and electricity.

Front

Give an example of a nonmetal.

Back

Sulfur.

Front

What are metalloids?

Back

Elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals.

Front

Give an example of a metalloid.

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Silicon.