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Elements: Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids
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Elements: Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids

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Metals are generally brittle and break easily rather than bending.

False

Nonmetals can exist in solid, liquid, or gas states.

True

Metalloids are good conductors of electricity similar to metals.

False

Nonmetals typically have a shiny, reflective luster.

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Metalloids can be used in electronics because they have semiconductor properties.

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Study Notes

Elements Classification

  • Elements are classified into three categories: metals, nonmetals, and metalloids, each with unique properties.

Metals

  • Typically solid at room temperature.
  • Known for malleability, allowing them to be hammered into thin sheets.
  • Exhibit ductility, enabling them to be stretched into wires.
  • Possess a shiny, reflective luster.
  • Excellent conductors of heat and electricity, useful in various applications.

Nonmetals

  • Can exist in solid, liquid, or gaseous states.
  • Usually have dull, non-reflective surfaces.
  • Characterized as brittle, breaking easily instead of bending.
  • Poor conductors of heat and electricity.
  • Some nonmetals, like noble gases, exhibit non-reactivity.

Metalloids

  • Solid at room temperature, displaying properties of both metals and nonmetals.
  • Can have either shiny or dull appearances.
  • Generally brittle, similar to nonmetals.
  • Function as semiconductors, conducting electricity better than nonmetals but not as efficiently as metals, making them important in electronics.

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This quiz covers the distinct properties and characteristics of metals, nonmetals, and metalloids. Discover how these elements behave differently and their applications in real-world scenarios. Perfect for students exploring chemistry concepts and the periodic table!

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