Metals, Nonmetals, Metalloids

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What is a physical characteristic of metals?

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Malleable - Metals can be hammered or rolled into thin sheets.

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What is a physical characteristic of nonmetals?

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Brittle - Nonmetals are often brittle and break easily.

Front

What property do argon, krypton, and xenon share?

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They are poor conductors of electricity.

Front

True or False: Non-metals are good conductors of heat and electricity.

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FALSE - Non-metals are generally poor conductors.

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Which of the following would classify an element as a metal: Dull, Luster, Malleable, Hard?

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Dull - A dull appearance does not classify an element as a metal.

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Define 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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Define 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.

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Give an example of a metal.

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Iron (Fe) - A common metal used in construction.

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Give an example of a nonmetal.

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Oxygen (O) - A vital nonmetal for respiration.