4. 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.

Example: Metal: My curling iron has metal in its wires and on the barrel of the iron. The metal wires are necessary to conduct electricity and the metal on the barrel is necessary to conduct the heat that causes my hair to curl.

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4.	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.

Example: Metal: My curling iron has metal in its wires and on the barrel of the iron. The metal wires are necessary to conduct electricity and the metal on the barrel is necessary to conduct the heat that causes my hair to curl.

hlilly2413 · Answer

Hey, this website provides definitions and examples of what you are looking for. Hope it helps! http://www.shmoop.com/periodic-table/metals-metalloids.html

hlilly2413 · Answer

The URL says metals and metalloids, but it also discusses nonmetals as well.