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Periodic table of the elements
| Legend |
| Metals |
A solid substance that is a good conductor of heat and electricity. Can
be formed into many shapes. |
| Metalloid |
"Middle elements" - conduct heat and electricity better than nonmetals,
but not as well as metals. Easier to shape than nonmetals, but not as
easy as metals. Solid at room temperature. |
| Nonmetals |
A poor conductor of heat and electricity. Not easily formed into shapes. |
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