Metals, Nonmetals and Metalloids

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What are nonmetals?

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Elements found on the right side of the Periodic Table that are not metals.

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What is a property of metals?

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Metals are malleable, meaning they can be hammered into thin sheets.

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What does it mean if a substance is brittle?

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It easily breaks into pieces when it falls.

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What are metalloids?

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Elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals.

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Where are metals located on the Periodic Table?

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On the left side of the Periodic Table.

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Can metals conduct electricity?

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Yes, metals are good conductors of electricity.

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What is ductility?

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The ability of a substance to be stretched into a wire.

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Give an example of a nonmetal.

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Oxygen is an example of a nonmetal.

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What is the opposite of malleable?

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Brittle is the opposite of malleable.

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What is lustre?

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Lustre refers to how shiny a substance is.