Metals, Nonmetals, Metalloids

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What are metals?

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Metals are elements that are typically shiny, malleable, ductile, and good conductors of heat and electricity.

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What are nonmetals?

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Nonmetals are elements that are generally dull, brittle, and poor conductors of heat and electricity.

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What are metalloids?

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Metalloids are elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals, often acting as semiconductors.

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Which elements are shiny?

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Metals and maybe metalloids.

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What is the most reactive metal?

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Magnesium is considered the most reactive among common metals.

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What does malleable mean?

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Malleable means the ability of a material to be hammered or pressed into shape without breaking.

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What does ductile mean?

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Ductile refers to the ability of a material to be stretched into a wire.

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What is a conductor?

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A conductor is a material that allows the flow of electric current or heat.

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Which element is brittle?

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Sulfur is considered brittle.

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Which of these is NOT a conductor?

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Sulfur is not a conductor.