Identify items in your life that are made of each type of element: metal, nonmetal, and metalloid. For each item, explain why the properties of that type of element are necessary for the function of that item.
I'm having some trouble coming up with examples. I'll fan anybody if they can help.

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Identify items in your life that are made of each type of element: metal, nonmetal, and metalloid.  For each item, explain why the properties of that type of element are necessary for the function of that item.
I'm having some trouble coming up with examples. I'll fan anybody if they can help.

anonymous · Answer

What things contain metals?

insert_username · Answer

I was thinking of guitar strings or maybe aluminum foil

anonymous · Answer

Okay lets take aluminium foil. Think about its properties. What makes it so good to use as foil?

insert_username · Answer

It conducts heat so it cools off fast

anonymous · Answer

Yes it conducts heat, but there's something else. Think about is physical properties.

anonymous · Answer

What can you do with it?

insert_username · Answer

You can shape it because it bends easily

anonymous · Answer

Yes!

anonymous · Answer

It it flexible and ductile, a property of metals.

anonymous · Answer

And what would happen if aluminum foil didn't have these characteristics?

anonymous · Answer

Or why should it have these characteristics?

anonymous · Answer

Through aluminum metal.

insert_username · Answer

It wouldn't be useful because it would just be a thick sheet or block of metal

anonymous · Answer

Yep. It can't be used for cooking.

anonymous · Answer

So from this do you have some idea to approach the rest?

insert_username · Answer

Yeah I understand it a lot more now. Thanks!

anonymous · Answer

No problem. Happy to help.