Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids

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What are metals?

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

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What are nonmetals?

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Nonmetals are elements that are usually 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; they can conduct electricity and heat but are more brittle than metals.

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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 does it mean if a substance is ductile?

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Ductile means that a substance can be stretched into a wire without breaking.

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What does it mean if a substance is malleable?

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Malleable means that a substance can be hammered or pressed into shapes without breaking.

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What does brittle mean?

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Brittle describes a substance that breaks easily and is weak and fragile.

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Give an example of a metal.

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Examples of metals include iron, copper, and aluminum.

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Give an example of a nonmetal.

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Examples of nonmetals include oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur.

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Give an example of a metalloid.

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Examples of metalloids include boron, silicon, and arsenic.