Properties of Metals and Non-metals

Which of the following demonstrates a property of a metal?

• Malleable

• Dull

• Brittle

• None of these

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

I have an object that is dull, brittle, and an insulator, what is it?

• metal

• non-metal

If you have a material that can conduct electricity well it is probably a...

• Atom

• Gas

• Non-metal

• Metal

Non-metals are good conductors of heat and electricity. 

• TRUE
• FALSE

Unlike non-metals, most metals tend to —

• conduct electricity and heat well.

• be gases at room temperature.

• break easily when hammered.

• be dull and brittle.

Most metals are solid at room temperature

• False

• True

Fluorine is used in many tooth pastes because it helps maintain healthy teeth.  At room temperature it is gaseous, and does not conduct electricity. Based off these properties, it would be classified as?

• A metal

• A non metal

Which one of the following gas burns with the "pop" sound?

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

• Chlorine

• Carbon Dioxide

Which one of the following metal reacts vigorously with oxygen and water?

• Sodium

• Copper

• Zinc

• Gold