At Level - Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids

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What does it mean if a metal is malleable?

Back

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

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What does it mean if a metal is ductile?

Back

Ductile refers to the ability of most metals to be stretched into wires.

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What type of element is helium?

Back

Helium is a nonmetal.

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What are metalloids?

Back

Metalloids are elements that sit along the zigzag line on the periodic table and have properties of both metals and nonmetals.

Front

What is a characteristic of metals regarding luster?

Back

Metals typically have a shiny luster.

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What is the general state of metals at room temperature?

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Most metals are solid at room temperature, except for mercury, which is a liquid.

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What is the conductivity of metals?

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Metals are good conductors of heat and electricity.

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What is the difference between metals and nonmetals in terms of physical properties?

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

Front

Give an example of a metalloid.

Back

An example of a metalloid is silicon.

Front

What is the significance of the zigzag line on the periodic table?

Back

The zigzag line on the periodic table separates metals from nonmetals and indicates the location of metalloids.