Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids

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What is a brittle substance?

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A brittle substance is one that breaks apart easily and is weak and fragile.

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What are the characteristics of metals?

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

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What is a metalloid?

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A metalloid is an element that has properties of both metals and nonmetals, such as silicon.

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Which element is a metalloid?

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Polonium is an example of a metalloid.

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What does it mean for a material to be ductile?

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Ductile materials can be stretched into thin wires without breaking.

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What does malleable mean?

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Malleable materials can be hammered or pressed into shapes without breaking.

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What is conductivity?

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

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What are nonmetals?

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Nonmetals are elements that are usually dull, brittle, and poor conductors of heat and electricity.

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Give an example of a metal.

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An example of a metal is manganese.

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What is the difference between metals and nonmetals?

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Metals are typically shiny, malleable, and good conductors, while nonmetals are dull, brittle, and poor conductors.