Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids Flashcard

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What are physical properties?

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Physical properties are characteristics of matter that can be observed and described without changing the substance chemically.

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What are nonmetals?

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Nonmetals are elements that have properties opposite to those of metals, such as being poor conductors of heat and electricity.

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What is the first element at the top of the 'stair step' of metalloids?

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Boron (B) is the first element at the top of the 'stair step' of metalloids.

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What does ductile mean?

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Ductile refers to the ability of most metals to be stretched into wires.

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What state of matter are most metals at room temperature?

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Most metals are solids at room temperature.

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What are chemical properties?

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Chemical properties are characteristics of a substance that become evident during a chemical reaction.

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What is a metalloid?

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Metalloids are elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals.

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Give an example of a physical property.

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An example of a physical property is color.

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What is conductivity?

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

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What is malleability?

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Malleability is the ability of a metal to be hammered or pressed into thin sheets.