Identify Properties of Metals and Nonmetals

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What are metalloids?

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Metalloids are elements that have some properties of both metals and nonmetals.

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How would you classify an element that is dull, brittle, and does not conduct heat?

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This element would be classified as a nonmetal.

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Which of the following is a metalloid: Titanium, Selenium, Potassium, Polonium?

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Polonium is a metalloid.

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What is the ability of metals to be drawn into thin wires called?

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This ability is known as ductility.

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Which type of elements touch the zigzag line on the periodic table?

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Metalloids touch the zigzag line.

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What is the property of metals that allows them to be hammered into thin sheets?

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This property is known as malleability.

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What is conductivity in relation to metals?

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Conductivity is the ability of metals to conduct heat and electricity.

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Name a characteristic property of nonmetals.

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Nonmetals are typically poor conductors of heat and electricity.

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What is the general appearance of metals?

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Metals are usually shiny and have a metallic luster.

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What is the state of most nonmetals at room temperature?

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Most nonmetals are gases at room temperature.