Metals and Non-Metals

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Metals and Nonmetals are 2 major groups of ____________ that have different physical properties.
Elements
"Physical Properties of Metals" Having a shiny surface or reflecting light brightly.
Luster
"Physical Properties of Metals" Heat and electricity move through them easily
Conductors
"Physical Properties of Metals" Ability to be hammered into different shapes
Malleable
"Physical Properties of Metals" Abiltiy to be drawn into a wire
Ductile
"Physical Properties of Metals" Heavy for their size.
High Density
"Properties of Nonmetals" Not shiny.
Dull
"Properties of Nonmetals" Heat and electricity do not move through them easily.
Nonconductors
"Properties of Nonmetals" Break or shatter easily (solids)
Brittle