KS3 Metals

Which of the following is a property of metals?

• They are not good conductors of electricity.

• They are usually shiny.

• They are brittle.

• They cannot be drawn into wires.

What is a common use of metals?

• Making pillows

• Making electrical wires

• Making paper

• Making wood furniture

What happens when metal carbonates react with acids?

• They glow in the dark.

• They produce a salt, water, and carbon dioxide.

• They become magnetic.

• They turn into pure metals.

Which of the following is a physical property of non-metals?

• High density

• Malleability

• Brittleness

• High melting point

What is a chemical reaction that metals can undergo?

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Rusting

• Digestion

Which of the metals below is known for its high reactivity with water?

• Gold

• Silver

• Sodium

• Copper

Which of the following metals is used for making jewelry due to its non-reactive nature?

• Iron

• Gold

• Sodium

• Magnesium

What happens to a metal when it reacts with oxygen?

• It turns into a liquid.

• It becomes a non-metal.

• It forms a metal oxide.

• It dissolves in water.

Why are metals good conductors of electricity?

• They have high melting points.

• They have free electrons.

• They are always solid at room temperature.

• They are shiny.

Which of the following is a characteristic of metal carbonates?

• They are highly flammable.

• They dissolve in water releasing carbon dioxide.

• They react with acids to produce carbon dioxide.

• They are good conductors of electricity.