Metals vs Nonmetals

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What is a non-metal?

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A non-metal is an element that is typically dull, brittle, and a poor conductor of heat and electricity.

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What is a metal?

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A metal is an element that is usually shiny, malleable, ductile, and a good conductor 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 non-metals, often used as semiconductors.

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What property distinguishes metals from non-metals?

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Metals are good conductors of electricity, while non-metals are generally insulators.

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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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Can non-metals conduct electricity?

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No, non-metals are generally poor conductors of electricity.

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What is conductivity?

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Conductivity is the ability of a material to allow the flow of electric current or heat.

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What is the melting point?

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The melting point is the temperature at which a solid becomes a liquid.

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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 non-metal.

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Oxygen (O) is an example of a non-metal.