Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids Test Review

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What is ductile?

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Property of a metal that describes its ability to be drawn into a wire.

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What are metalloids?

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Elements that share properties of both metals and nonmetals, found along the stair-step line.

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What are nonmetals?

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Elements that are dull, brittle, and poor conductors; many are gases at room temperature.

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What are metals?

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Elements that are shiny, malleable, and good conductors of heat and electricity.

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Which of the following is a property of metals?

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Shiny and malleable.

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What is malleability?

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Property of a metal that allows it to be hammered or pressed into shapes without breaking.

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What is conductivity?

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The ability of a material to allow heat or electricity to flow through it.

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What is a characteristic of nonmetals?

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They are often dull and brittle.

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Where are metalloids located on the periodic table?

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Along the stair-step line between metals and nonmetals.

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Give an example of a metal.

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Iron (Fe) is a common example of a metal.