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Metals, Metalloids, and Nonmetals Quiz

Authored by Angela Schuur

Science

6th Grade

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Metals, Metalloids, and Nonmetals Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A group of elements have no luster, have no conductivity, and are brittle. What is the classification of these elements?

Metals

Nonmetals

Metalloids

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these is NOT a physical property used to classify metals, nonmetals, and metalloids?

Texture

Malleability

Conductivity

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The element sulfur (S) is grouped in the periodic table with the nonmetals. Based on this, what do you know about sulfur?

It's a poor conductor of electricity.

It's soft and malleable.

It has a shiny surface.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A student is trying to decide if an element is a metal or nonmetal. What should the student do?

Find the element's density.

Find the element's melting point.

Measure the element's conductivity.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where on the Periodic Table are the metalloids found?

on the left side

along the bottom

between the metals and the nonmetals

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the physical properties we use to classify metals, nonmetals, and metalloids?

reactivity, smell, and density

physical state, hardness, and mass

luster, conductivity, and malleability

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A certain element, when pounded with a hammer, doesn't break apart but forms thin sheets. It also conducts electricity very well. The element is most likely a:

metal

nonmetal

metalloid

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