Metals and Nonmetals Exam Review

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What side of the periodic table are metals on?

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Metals are located on the left side of the periodic table.

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If a material can easily be drawn into the shape of a wire, it is called what?

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Ductile.

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How would this element be classified if it is a good conductor of heat and electricity?

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Metal.

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What does malleable mean?

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Malleable means able to bend or be shaped without breaking.

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What do metals conduct?

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Metals conduct both heat and electricity.

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What is a characteristic property of nonmetals?

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Nonmetals are generally poor conductors of heat and electricity.

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What is the term for elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals?

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Metalloids.

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What is the most common metal found in the Earth's crust?

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Aluminum.

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What is the term for the ability of a metal to be hammered or pressed into shapes without breaking?

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Malleability.

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Which group of elements is known for being very reactive and includes metals like sodium and potassium?

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Alkali metals.