TEST- Metals, Nonmetals, Metalloids

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What are nonmetals?

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Elements that are typically not shiny, not malleable, and poor conductors of heat and electricity; usually gases or brittle solids.

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What are metalloids?

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Elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals; important in modern technology.

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What are the properties of metals?

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

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Give an example of a metalloid.

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Germanium is an example of a metalloid.

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What is a common property of nonmetals?

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Nonmetals are poor conductors of electricity.

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What is the state of most nonmetals at room temperature?

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Most nonmetals are gases or brittle solids at room temperature.

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What is the significance of metalloids in technology?

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Metalloids are used in semiconductors and various electronic devices.

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What is the appearance of metals?

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Metals can be shiny or dull.

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What is a characteristic of nonmetals in terms of malleability?

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Nonmetals are generally not malleable; they are brittle.

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What is the conductivity of metals?

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Metals are good conductors of heat and electricity.