Question: what are the characteristic properties of metals nonmetals and metalloids quizlet?
Answer: Have luster. Metal. Tend to gain electrons. Nonmetal. Many are gases at room temperature. Nonmetal. Have properties of both metals and nonmetals. Metalloid. Malleable. Metal. Some are semiconductors. Metalloid. Excellent conductors of heat and electricity. Metal. Valence electrons are held tightly. Nonmetal.