Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids

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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. They are often semiconductors.

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Where are metalloids located on the Periodic Table?

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Metalloids are located on the stairstep line that divides metals and nonmetals.

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What are nonmetals?

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Nonmetals are elements that lack the characteristics of metals. They are typically poor conductors of heat and electricity.

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Where are nonmetals located on the Periodic Table?

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Nonmetals are located on the right side of the Periodic Table.

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What is a semiconductor?

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A semiconductor is a substance that can conduct electricity under certain conditions, typically associated with metalloids.

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What does brittle mean?

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

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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 does ductile mean?

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Ductile refers to a material that can be stretched into a wire without breaking.

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What does malleable mean?

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Malleable describes a material that can be hammered or pressed into shapes without breaking.

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Give an example of a metalloid.

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Silicon is a common example of a metalloid.