Atoms and Elements

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Atoms and Elements

• Different Kinds of Elements

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Types of Elements

• There are three types of elements. They are
• Metals
• Non Metals
• Metalloids

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Metalloids
State Appearance Conductivity Malleability and Ductility
Solids at room temp. Can be shiny or dull. May conduct electricity. Poor conductors of heat. Brittle Not Ductile
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Non Metals
State Appearance Conductivity Malleability and Ductility
Some gases at room temp. Some solids. Bromine is a liquid. Not very shiny. Poor conductors of heat and electricity. Brittle Not Ductile
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Metals
State Appearance Conductivity Malleability and Ductility
Solid at room temp except for mercury. Shiny lustre Good conductors of heat and electricity Malleable Ductile