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Metals are good conductors of electricity and heat; nonmetals usually aren't. Also, metals tend to have a shiny surface.

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Are all solid elements metals?

No, not all solid elements are metals. There are three main types of elements: metals, nonmetals, and metalloids. While metals make up the majority of the periodic table, there are also nonmetals and metalloids which have different properties and characteristics.


How do solid nonmetals differ from solid metals?

Solid nonmetals typically have lower melting points and boiling points compared to solid metals. Nonmetals tend to be brittle in their solid state, while metals are malleable and ductile. Additionally, nonmetals are usually poor conductors of heat and electricity, whereas metals are good conductors.


All solid element are metals?

No; sulfur and phosphorus are nonmetals.


Are nonmetals solid at room temperature?

Not necessarily. Nonmetals can exist in different states of matter at room temperature, including solid, liquid, or gas, depending on their specific properties. Examples of nonmetals that are solid at room temperature include sulfur and carbon in the form of graphite.


Are solid nonmetals usually britle?

Non metals are brittle.They are not malleable.Ductility is also not present in non metals.


Are metals or nonmetals gray solids at room temperature?

Metals are typically solid at room temperature, but nonmetals can exist in various states such as solids, liquids, or gases. Gray color is not specific to either metals or nonmetals at room temperature.


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How are metals and semimetals alike and different?

Metals and semimetals are alike in that they both have high electrical conductivity. They differ in that metals are typically solid at room temperature, while semimetals can exist in both solid and semi-solid forms. Additionally, semimetals have properties that are intermediate between metals and nonmetals.


What are the similarities metals and nonmetals have in common?

Metals and nonmetals are both in the periodic table. They both have atoms in them.


Do metaloids contain metals and nonmetals?

Metalloids do not contain either metals or nonmetals. They are elements that have properties of both metals and metalloids, and are found between the metals and nonmetals on the periodic table.


What are the three classes of elements?

The three classes of elements are metals, nonmetals, and metalloids. Metals are typically shiny, solid at room temperature, and good conductors of heat and electricity. Nonmetals are usually dull in appearance, brittle, and poor conductors of heat and electricity. Metalloids have properties that are intermediate between metals and nonmetals.


How are non metals different to metals?

metalloids are a cross between metals and nometals, meaning it has properties of BOTH metals and nonmetals.