Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids

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What are metals?

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Metals are elements that are typically shiny, good conductors of heat and electricity, and tend to lose electrons in chemical reactions.

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What are nonmetals?

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Nonmetals are elements that are usually dull, poor conductors of heat and electricity, and tend to gain electrons in chemical reactions.

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What are metalloids?

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

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Give an example of a metal.

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Iron (Fe) is an example of a metal.

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Give an example of a nonmetal.

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Oxygen (O) is an example of a nonmetal.

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Give an example of a metalloid.

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Boron (B) is an example of a metalloid.

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What is a key property of metals?

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Metals are typically shiny and have high melting points.

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What is a key property of nonmetals?

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Nonmetals are usually brittle in solid form and have lower melting points compared to metals.

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Where are metals located on the periodic table?

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Metals are typically found on the left side of the periodic table.

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Where are nonmetals located on the periodic table?

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Nonmetals are found on the right side of the periodic table.