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Identify elements on the periodic table as metals, nonmetals, metalloids, and rare Earth elements based on their physical properties and importance to modern life.

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Check Your Understanding

1. Describe the properties of metals and their location on the periodic table.

2. Describe the properties of nonmetals and their location on the periodic table.

3. Describe the properties of metalloids and their location on the periodic table.

4. How do the physical properties of metals, nonmetals, and metalloids compare?

Answers:1. Metals are found on the left side of the zig zag line on the periodic table, they are malleable, shiny, good conductors of heat and electricity.2. Nonmetals are found to the right of the zig zag line on the periodic table, they are brittle, dull, poor conductors of heat and electricity.3. Metalloids are found along the zig zag line with the exception of Aluminum, they have properties of both metals and nonmetals. 4. Metals and nonmetals have properties that are almost opposite of each other, and metalloids comprise similar properties to both metals and nonmetals.

Practice answering the following STAAR questions

Answer: G, F, G

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