Unit 02: Properties of Matter Review

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What is malleability?

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Malleability is the ability of a substance to be deformed or shaped under compressive stress, often by hammering or rolling.

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Which property is NOT associated with malleability?

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Being broken by a hammer is NOT a property of malleability.

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What is a metal?

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A metal is a substance that is shiny, malleable, and a good conductor of electricity.

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What are the properties of nonmetals?

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Nonmetals are typically dull, brittle, and do not conduct electricity.

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What does high conductivity mean?

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High conductivity means that a material can easily conduct electricity.

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What is an example of a metal?

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Copper is an example of a metal.

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What is ductility?

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Ductility is the ability of a substance to be stretched into a wire.

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What is a metalloid?

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A metalloid is a substance that has properties of both metals and nonmetals.

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What is luster?

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Luster is the way light interacts with the surface of a mineral, indicating how shiny it is.

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What is an example of a nonmetal?

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Sulfur is an example of a nonmetal.