Which of these is a property of metals?

• It's malleable
• It can't conduct electricity
• They are used in food
• It's very brittle

Where are the non-metallic elements found in the periodic table?

• In the middle
• In the top rows
• On the left-hand side
• On the right-hand side

All of the following would classify an element as a metal except?

• Dull
• Luster
• Malleable
• Hard

The elements argon, krypton, and xenon are all non-metals. What property would these elements have in common?

• Good conductor of thermal energy
• Poor conductor of electricity
• Shiny, lustrous surface
• Soft and malleable

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Unlike non-metals, most metals tend to —

• conduct electricity and heat well.
• be gases at room temperature.
• break easily when hammered.
• have less luster and shine.

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What happens to the reactivity of the alkali metals as you move down the group?

• increases

• decreases

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Which gas is released when the alkali metals react with water?

• hydrogen

• oxygen

• hydroxide

• carbon dioxide

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Which alkali metal is the least reactive?

• lithium

• sodium

• potassium

• rubidium

Which of the following metals is the most reactive?

• Magnesium

• Copper

• Iron

• Zinc

Which of the following metals are more likely to be extracted from its ore by heating it with carbon?

• Sodium

• Magnesium

• Iron

• Platinum