Crime Busters Metals

When a magnetic rod is held near the metal it orients itself towards the rod. What is the identity of the metal?

• Aluminum

• Copper

• Iron

• Tin

• Zinc

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS3-5

The metal is not magnetic, does not react with water, and immediately reacts with HCI. What is the identity of the metal?

• Iron

• Magnesium

• Tin

• Aluminum

• Copper

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

The metal is gray and reacts with HCI after a short delay and gives off no odor. What is the identity of the metal?

• Aluminum

• Copper

• Iron

• Zinc

• Magnesium

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

The metal has a slightly yellow color to it. Compared to other metals, it is quite light and shiny. What is the identity of the metal?

• Copper

• Aluminum

• Tin

• Zinc

The metal is quite light and has a dull sheet. The metal reacts immediately with HCI. What is the identity of the metal?

• Aluminum

• Copper

• Tin

• Magnesium

• Zinc

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

The metal is quite heavy, is not magnetic, and reacts immediately with HCI. What is the identity of the metal?

• Zinc

• Tin

• Copper

• Aluminum

• Iron

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

"AI" explains the atomic symbol for Aluminum, like how "Mg explains Magnesium. What does "Fe" stand for in Iron?

Copper being brown-colored while aluminum being gray is a result of the ______in the atoms.

• Electrons

• Protons

• Neutrons

• Nucleus

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

What is the atomic number of Tin?

Why is copper, which has a lower atomic number than Tin, heavy, while Tin is lighter with a higher atomic number?