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Physical Properties of Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids. Physical Properties. Can be observed or measured without changing the object’s composition. Used to describe matter. Main Physical Properties of Metals. Medium to high luster (shiny) Solid at room temperature (except Mercury Hg)
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Physical Properties • Can be observed or measured without changing the object’s composition. • Used to describe matter
Main Physical Properties of Metals • Medium to high luster (shiny) • Solid at room temperature (except Mercury Hg) • Malleable – can be bent or hammered into sheets • Ductile – can be drawn into wire • Good conductors of heat and electricity • Can be attracted to a magnet
Main Nonmetal Physical Properties • None to very low luster • Exist as solid, liquid or a gas • NOT malleable, or ductile • Brittle (breaks into pieces easily) • Poor conductors of heat and electricity • Not attracted to a magnet
Main Physical Properties of Metalloids • Generally solids • Can have high or low luster (shiny or dull) • May or may not be ductile or malleable • Conducts heat and electricity better than nonmetals, but not as well as metals • Not attracted to a magnet • Makes a good semiconductor
Create a Venn Diagram • Create a Venn Diagram to compare similarities and differences between Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids.