Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids

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What is a metal?

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A metal is a shiny, malleable, ductile substance that conducts heat and electricity.

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What is a nonmetal?

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A nonmetal is a substance that typically breaks into pieces, does not conduct heat or electricity well, and lacks metallic luster.

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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 does malleable mean?

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

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What does ductile mean?

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Ductile means a material can be stretched into a wire.

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What is conductivity?

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Conductivity is the ability of a material to allow heat or electricity to pass through it.

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What does luster mean?

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Luster refers to the way a surface reflects light, often described as shiny.

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Give an example of a metal.

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Iron is an example of a metal.

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Give an example of a nonmetal.

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Oxygen is an example of a nonmetal.

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Give an example of a metalloid.

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Silicon is an example of a metalloid.