Metal, Nonmetal, Metalloid

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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 tend to be brittle in solid form.

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What are the properties of metals?

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Metals are typically shiny, good conductors of heat and electricity, malleable (can be hammered into thin sheets), and ductile (can be drawn into wires).

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What does ductile mean?

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Ductile refers to a material's ability to be drawn out into a thin wire.

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What does malleable mean?

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Malleable refers to a material's ability to be hammered or pressed into shape without breaking.

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Are metals good conductors of heat and electricity?

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Yes, metals are good conductors of heat and electricity.

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What is a metalloid?

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Metalloids are elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals, often exhibiting a mix of characteristics.

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Give an example of a nonmetal.

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An example of a nonmetal is oxygen.

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Give an example of a metal.

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An example of a metal is iron.

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Give an example of a metalloid.

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An example of a metalloid is silicon.

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What is the state of most nonmetals at room temperature?

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Most nonmetals are gases at room temperature, with the exception of bromine, which is a liquid.