Classification of Matter (Grade 10 NSC Matric Physical Sciences): Flashcards

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Metals, Metalloids, and Non-Metals
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3 main element categories in periodic table

Metals, metalloids, non-metals

Location of metalloids on periodic table

Along the zigzag line

Metals & heat energy transfer

Thermal conductors - efficiently transfer heat

Metals & electrical current

Electrical conductors - allow current to flow easily

Malleable property of metals

Can be hammered or pressed into different shapes

Ductile property of metals

Can be stretched into thin wires

The 3 magnetic metals

Iron, cobalt, nickel

Non-metals & electrical current

Good electrical insulators - prevent current flow

Metalloids conductivity vs temperature

Electrical conductivity increases as temperature rises

Examples of metalloids

Silicon (Si) and germanium (Ge)

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