4 - Categories of Elements
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What are metals predominantly characterized by?
💡 Hint: Think about what materials conduct electricity well.
Where are nonmetals located in the periodic table?
💡 Hint: Consider which side is for poor conductors.
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Which category of elements are good conductors of electricity?
💡 Hint: Think about what materials you use in the wires of electronics.
True or False: Nonmetals generally gain electrons in chemical reactions.
💡 Hint: Recall their behavior in reactions.
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Explain how the properties of metals result in their widespread use in electrical applications.
💡 Hint: Consider how conductivity relates to real-world uses.
Design a simple experiment to test the conductivity of a metal versus a nonmetal.
💡 Hint: Think about the roles of the components in your circuit.
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