Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids (Vocabulary)
Luster The way it reflects light; Examples Shiney Dull Metalic Waxy
Malleability How well it can be hammered into thin sheets. Examples Flattened penny Aluminum can Tin foil Aluminum foil
Conductivity How well it allows electricity to move through.
Ductility Can be stretched into wire.
Magnetism Attracted to or repelled by a magnet.
Metals Elements which have physical properties such as good conductivity, shiny luster, malleability and ductility.
Nonmetals Elements which have physical properties such as no conductivity (an insulator), dull luster, and brittleness (will break).
Metalloids Elements which can have both properties of metals and nonmetals. Also may be called a semi- conductor.
Density Formula D = mass/volume (I density)
Volume Formula V = L x W x H
Water Displacement A method used to calculate the volume of an irregular shaped object.