Metals,Non-metals,Metalloids Flashcard

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What are metals?

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

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What does the term 'brittle' mean?

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

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How would you classify Neon?

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Neon is classified as a nonmetal because it is colorless, a poor conductor of heat, and cannot be stretched.

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What are the properties of metals?

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

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What is a metalloid?

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Metalloids are elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals.

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What is the difference between metals and nonmetals?

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Metals are generally shiny, malleable, and conductive, while nonmetals are dull, brittle, and poor conductors.

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What is a 'period' in the periodic table?

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A period is a horizontal row in the periodic table.

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What is a 'group' in the periodic table?

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A group is a vertical column in the periodic table.

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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.