Metals, Nonmetals, Metalloids

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What are metals?

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

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What are nonmetals?

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Nonmetals are elements that are generally poor conductors of heat and electricity, and they can be gases, liquids, or brittle solids.

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What are metalloids?

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Metalloids are elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals, and they are often semiconductors.

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What does malleable mean?

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Malleable means able to be hammered or rolled into sheets without breaking.

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What does ductile mean?

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Ductile means able to be drawn into a wire.

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What is a property of metals?

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Metals are malleable and can be shaped without breaking.

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What is a property of nonmetals?

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Nonmetals are often brittle when solid and cannot be easily shaped.

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Where are nonmetals located on the periodic table?

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Nonmetals are located to the right of the zig-zag line on the periodic table.

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Give an example of a metalloid.

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Boron is an example of a metalloid.

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What is conductivity?

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Conductivity is the ability of a material to conduct heat or electricity.