Metals, Nonmetals, Metalloids

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What are the characteristics of metals?

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Metals are shiny, good conductors of heat and electricity, malleable, and ductile.

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What does the term 'brittle' mean?

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Brittle describes a substance that breaks apart easily and is weak and fragile.

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What are elements that are shiny and conduct electricity and heat called?

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Metals.

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What is found on the Periodic Table?

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Elements.

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What does 'malleable' refer to?

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Malleable refers to the ability of a metal to be hammered or rolled into thin sheets.

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What are nonmetals?

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Nonmetals are elements that are generally poor conductors of heat and electricity and are often brittle.

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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) is an example of a metal.

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Give an example of a nonmetal.

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Oxygen (O) is an example of a nonmetal.

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What is conductivity?

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