Metals, Metalloids, and Nonmetals

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What are the three main categories of elements in the periodic table?

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Metals, Metalloids, Nonmetals.

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Which type of elements are known as semiconductors?

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Metalloids.

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What is the ability of a material to be shaped or formed into different shapes called?

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Malleability.

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What is the ability of a substance to be drawn out into a wire called?

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Ductility.

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What type of element is Hydrogen classified as?

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Nonmetal.

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What are the characteristics of metals?

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

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What are the characteristics of nonmetals?

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Nonmetals are usually dull, brittle, and poor conductors of heat and electricity.

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What is the term for the ability of a material to conduct electricity?

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Conductivity.

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Give an example of a metalloid.

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Silicon.

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What is the term for a material that can be easily stretched without breaking?

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Ductility.