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Which type of elements are good conductors of heat and electricity?
Which type of elements are good conductors of heat and electricity?
Which type of elements act as insulators?
Which type of elements act as insulators?
What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes metals from nonmetals?
What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes metals from nonmetals?
Study Notes
Conductors and Insulators
- Metals are good conductors of heat and electricity due to their free-moving electrons.
- Nonmetals, on the other hand, are poor conductors or insulators, as their electrons are not free to move.
Metals vs Nonmetals
- The primary characteristic that distinguishes metals from nonmetals is the ability of their electrons to move freely.
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Test your knowledge of elements with this quiz! Identify whether each element is a metal or nonmetal based on its properties. Learn about the characteristics of metals and nonmetals while exploring elements such as copper, aluminium, phosphorus, and sulfur.
