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Elements: Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids

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Elements: Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids

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What type of element is Copper?

Non-metal

Metal (correct)

Metalloid

What type of element is Oxygen?

Metal

Metalloid

Non-metal (correct)

What type of element is Boron?

Metal

Non-metal

Metalloid (correct)

What type of element is Potassium?

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What type of element is Silicon?

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What type of element is Helium?

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What type of element is Aluminum?

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What type of element is Hydrogen?

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What type of element is Calcium?

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What type of element is Polonium?

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Metals

Copper is classified as a metal; known for excellent electrical conductivity.
Potassium, a highly reactive alkali metal, is important for biological functions.
Aluminum is lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and widely used in packaging and construction.
Calcium, an essential element for living organisms, plays a crucial role in bone health.

Nonmetals

Oxygen is vital for respiration in most living organisms and is a reactive element.
Helium is a noble gas, characterized by being non-reactive and used in balloons and cryogenics.
Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe and a key component of water.

Metalloids

Boron is utilized in glass and ceramic industries; it exhibits properties of both metals and nonmetals.
Silicon is crucial in semiconductor technology and the manufacturing of computer chips.
Polonium is a radioactive metalloid with applications in nuclear devices and as a heat source in space missions.

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Test your knowledge on the classification of elements in chemistry. This quiz covers key properties and uses of metals, nonmetals, and metalloids. Discover fascinating facts about elements like copper, oxygen, and silicon.