Metals, Nonmetals, Metalloids

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What is a metal?

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A metal is a shiny, malleable, ductile element that conducts heat and electricity well.

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What is a nonmetal?

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A nonmetal is an element that lacks the characteristics of metals, often dull, brittle, and poor conductors 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 nonmetals, often used in semiconductors.

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Where are metals located on the Periodic Table?

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Metals are located on the left side and in the center of the Periodic Table.

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Where are nonmetals located on the Periodic Table?

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Nonmetals are located on the right side of the Periodic Table.

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What is an element?

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An element is a pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.

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What is a compound?

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A compound is a substance formed when two or more elements chemically bond together.

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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 nonmetal.

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Oxygen (O) is an example of a nonmetal.

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Give an example of a metalloid.

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Silicon (Si) is an example of a metalloid.