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Science 3
Metals, no metals, and metalloids
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Metals | An element that is generally shiny, and is a good conductor of electricity and thermal energy. |
| Physical properties | Characteristics of matter that you can observe or measure without changing the identity. |
| Nonmetals | An element that has no metallic properties. |
| Metalloids | An element that has physical and chemical properties of both metals and nonmetals. |
| Luster | The way a mineral reflects or absorbs light at it's surface. |
| Malleability | The ability of a substance to be hammered or rolled into sheets. |
| Magnetism | An invisible force caused by the unique properties of certain metals. |
| Demonstrate | To show clearly |
| Analyze | Use graphs, charts, tables to show your data and any patterns, include units labels and titles. |
| Compare | To examine for similarities or differences. |
| Conductivity | The ability to move heat or electricity from one place to another. |