Metals, Non-Metals & Metalloids

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What is a metal?

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A metal is a type of element that is typically a good conductor of heat and electricity, malleable, ductile, and has a shiny appearance.

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What is a non-metal?

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A non-metal is a type of element that is usually poor in conducting heat and electricity, brittle in solid form, and lacks metallic luster.

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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 behaving as a semiconductor.

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What is malleability?

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Malleability is the ability of a material, especially metals, to be hammered or pressed into shape without breaking.

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What is ductility?

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Ductility is the ability of a material to be stretched into a wire 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 is brittleness?

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Brittleness is the tendency of a material to break or shatter easily when subjected to stress.

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What is luster?

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Luster refers to the way light interacts with the surface of a mineral or metal, often giving it a shiny appearance.

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Name a property of metals.

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Metals are malleable.

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Name a property of non-metals.

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Non-metals are brittle.