Metals/Nonmetals/Metalloids Properties

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What are metalloids?

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Elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals, often used as semiconductors.

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What is a characteristic property of metals?

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Metals are good conductors of heat and electricity.

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What does it mean if an element is ductile?

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It can be drawn into wires without breaking.

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What is a defining property of nonmetals?

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Nonmetals are typically brittle in solid form and poor conductors of heat and electricity.

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What is malleability?

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The ability of a material to be hammered or pressed into shape without breaking.

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Give an example of a metalloid.

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Silicon is a common example of a metalloid.

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What is the significance of cobalt's properties?

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Cobalt is a metal known for being a good conductor, malleable, and magnetic.

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What does it mean for a material to be brittle?

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It breaks easily when subjected to stress, characteristic of many nonmetals.

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What is the difference between metals and nonmetals in terms of conductivity?

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Metals are good conductors, while nonmetals are poor conductors.

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What is a semiconductor?

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A material that has conductivity between that of a conductor and an insulator, often used in electronics.