2.2 Classifying Matter: Metals, Nonmetals, Metalloids

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Manganese is shiny, conducts heat and electricity, and can be hammered into thin sheets. What is it?

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Metal

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This word is used to describe a substance that breaks apart easily and is weak and fragile.

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Brittle

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Silicon has a dull, metallic luster, conducts heat well, and is brittle. What is it?

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Metalloid

Front

Where are the nonmetals located on the Periodic Table?

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On the right

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Where are the metalloids located on the Periodic Table?

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On the stairsteps

Front

What property of gold makes it useful for making jewelry?

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Gold is malleable

Front

Boron would be classified as a...

• Metal
• Nonmetal
• Metalloid

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Metalloid

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Metal

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Metalloid

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Metals are shiny, good conductors, malleable, and ductile.

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True