Periodic Table of 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. |