Metals, Nonmetals, Metalloids
Metals Solid (except for mercury, a liquid) Shiny/Metallic Luster Good conductors of thermal energy (heat) & electricity Malleable- can be hammered into very thin sheets Ductile- can be drawn into thin wire High Melting Point
Nonmetals Gases & Liquids Dull Brittle (not malleable) Poor conductors of thermal energy & electricity Not Ductile Low Melting Point
Metalloids Have properties of both metals & nonmetals EX: shiny & unmalleable Heat & electricity can travel through metalloids, but not as easily as they travel through metals (partially conduct electricity)