Physical Properties of Matter

Physical Properties of Matter

Multiple Choice

Which group contains sulfur, iodine, and neon?

• non metals

• metalloids

• metals

Multiple Choice

Which group contains boron, silicon, arsenic?

• non metals

• metalloids

• metals

Multiple Choice

A group of elements along the zig zag line (stair step).

• metals

• non metals

• metalloids

• noble gases

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents the physical property(ies) of iron?

• magnetic and conductivity

• high boiling point

• Rusting

• magnetic, conductivity, high boiling point

Multiple Choice

Which of the following properties is characteristic of a metal?

• transparent

• poor conductor

• floats in water

• silver-gray color

Multiple Choice

Rachel was researching the element silver, for her project about atoms. Silver is an element that is shiny, conducts electricity and is also malleable. What type of element is silver?

• Metal

• Metalloid

• Nonmetal

• None of the above.

Multiple Choice

Miguel finds a solid, reflective object. After some tests, he determines that the object cannot be drawn into a wire and is not a very good conductor of electricity. The object that Miguel found is most likely a

• metal

• metalloid

• non-metal

• new, unclassified type of matter

Multiple Choice

Sofia is making a new necklace for her jewelry store. She is looking for a material that is shiny, malleable, and ductile. Which of the following elements would work the best?

• Hydrogen

• Oxygen

• Carbon

• Silver

Multiple Choice

Which of the following have properties of both metals and nonmetals?

• metals

• metalloids

• non metals

• all of the above

Multiple Choice

A student is examining an object in science class. It is a pale yellow, brittle solid, with no shine.

The sample is most likely a —

• nonmetal

• metalloid

• metal

• semi-conductor

Multiple Choice

The capability of a substance to be molded and shaped, or hammered into sheets without breaking is known as —

• ductility

• conductivity

• malleability

• luster

Multiple Choice

Cooking pans are often made of aluminum or copper. Electrical wires made of aluminum and copper are also found in homes. Why are these materials good choices for cooking and electricity?

• Nonmetals are poor conductors of heat and electricity.

• Metals are good conductors of heat and electricity.

• Nonmetals are good insulators of heat and electricity.

• Metalloids are semiconductors of electricity.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the states of matter for metals and nonmetals at room temperature?

• Nonmetals are mostly gases, while metals are mostly gases and liquids.

• Metals are mostly solids, while nonmetals are mostly gases and solids.

• Nonmetals are mostly solids, while metals are mostly solids and liquids.

• Metals are mostly liquids, while nonmetals are mostly solids and liquids.

Multiple Choice

Elizabeth is making a circuit for class. She is trying to decide what type of material to use to make the wires so they can conduct electricity most efficiently. What type of material should the wires be made out of so that they best conduct electricity?

• Nonmetal

• Metalloids

• Metal

• Ceramic

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Determine the density in g/cm³ of a mineral that has a volume of 4 cm³ and a mass of 22 g.

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A student needs to find the density of a cube. Each side of the cube measures 3 cm and the mass of the cube is 12 g.

What is the approximate density of the cube?