Unit 2 Quiz Chemistry Basics

Which of the following is a physical characteristic of a metal?

• texture
• malleable
• brittle
• semi-conductor

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

Which of the following is a physical characteristic of a nonmetal?

• texture
• malleable
• brittle
• semi-conductor

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

Which of the following is a physical characteristic of a metalloid?

• texture
• malleable
• brittle
• semi-conductor

An element has properties of BOTH metals and nonmetals. WHERE would it be found in the periodic table? 

• To the right 
• To the left 
• on the zig zag line

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

What does luster mean?

• Breaks into pieces
• can be hammered into thin sheets
• No shine
• reflects light, shiny 

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

What does brittle mean?

• Breaks into pieces
• can be hammered into thin sheets
• No shine
• reflects light shiny 

Look at the periodic table that is provided. Where would metals be located? 

• to the left of the table in blue
• to the right of the table in pink
• in the zigzag line in yellow

Look at the periodic table that is provided. Where would nonmetals be located? 

• to the left of the table in blue
• to the right of the table in pink
• in the zigzag line in yellow

In a ___________change, a substance changes into a different substance.

• Physical
• Chemical

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

How many F atoms are in this compound?
6MgF₂ 

• 2
• 6
• 8
• 12

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1