Metals, Nonmetals, or Metalloids?

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What are metals?

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Metals are elements that are typically shiny, good conductors of heat and electricity, malleable, and ductile. They are found to the left of the zigzag line on the periodic table.

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What are nonmetals?

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Nonmetals are elements that are usually dull, poor conductors of heat and electricity, and brittle in solid form. They are found to the right of the zigzag line on the periodic table.

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What are metalloids?

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

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Where are metals located on the periodic table?

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Metals are located to the left of the zigzag line on the periodic table.

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What property allows metals to be hammered into shapes?

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Malleability is the property that allows metals to be hammered or rolled into thin sheets.

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What is conductivity?

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Conductivity is the ability of a substance to conduct heat or electricity. Metals have high conductivity, while nonmetals have low conductivity.

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What is luster?

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Luster refers to the shine or reflectiveness of a material. Metals typically have a shiny luster.

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What is brittleness?

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Brittleness is the tendency of a material to break or shatter easily when force is applied. Nonmetals are often brittle.

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What is the melting point of nonmetals?

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Nonmetals generally have low melting points compared to metals.

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Can metalloids conduct electricity?

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Yes, metalloids can conduct electricity, but not as well as metals.