2C Periodic Table - Metals, Nonmetals, Metalloids 24-25

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What are metals?

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Metals are elements that are typically shiny, good conductors of heat and electricity, malleable, and ductile. They are found on the left side and in the center of the periodic table.

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What are nonmetals?

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Nonmetals are elements that are generally poor conductors of heat and electricity, and they can be gases, liquids, or brittle solids at room temperature. They are found on the right side of the periodic table.

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What are metalloids?

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Metalloids are elements that have properties intermediate between metals and nonmetals. They can conduct electricity better than nonmetals but not as well as metals.

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Which element is least likely to conduct heat and electricity?

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Oxygen (O) is least likely to conduct heat and electricity.

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What is a characteristic property of metals?

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A characteristic property of metals is that they are malleable, meaning they can be hammered or rolled into thin sheets.

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What is the classification of most elements on the periodic table?

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Most elements on the periodic table are classified as metals.

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What does it mean for an element to be shiny?

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An element is considered shiny if it reflects light well, which is a common property of metals.

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Can metalloids be shiny?

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Yes, metalloids can be shiny, but they may not be as shiny as metals.

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What is ductility?

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Ductility is the ability of a material to be stretched into a wire without breaking, a property commonly associated with metals.

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What is the state of most nonmetals at room temperature?

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Most nonmetals are gases or brittle solids at room temperature.