Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids

1) Which of the following elements is typically shiny and reflective, demonstrating the property of luster?

• A. Hydrogen
• B. Oxygen
• C. Silver
• D. Chlorine

2) Why do people use iron pans when preparing a meal?

• A. Heat is easily conducted through the iron pans and cooks the food.
• B. Heat is insulated by the iron pans to prevent the food from cooking.
• C. Iron uses magnetism to cook the food.
• D. All of the above.

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3) Which physical property is typically associated with nonmetals?

• A. Conductivity
• B. Malleability
• C. Brittleness
• D. Ductility

4) Which of the following elements is classified as a metalloid?

• A) Boron
• B) Carbon
• C) Oxygen
• D) Chlorine

5) Which of the following is an example of how metals and nonmetals differ from each other?

• A) Metals are lustrous and Nonmetals are shiny
• B) Metals are shiny and Nonmetals are dull
• C) Metals are dull and Nonmetals are shiny
• D) Metals are shiny and Nonmetals are lustrous

6) Why would a computer technician choose to use the element Boron to complete his service call?

• A) Boron is a nonmetal used in computer chips due to its semiconductor properties.
• B) Boron is a metal used in computer chips due to its semiconductor properties.
• C) Boron is a metalloid used in computer chips due to its semiconductor properties.
• D) All of the above

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7) Predict which type of elements a farmer would use when watering his crops.

• A) Nonmetals because Hydrogen and Oxygen are both nonmetals.
• B) Metals because Hydrogen and Oxygen are both metals.
• C) Nonmetals because Aluminum and Iron are both nonmetals.
• D) Metals because Aluminum and Iron are both metals.

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8) Which property of metals allows them to be hammered into thin sheets without breaking?

• A. Conductivity
• B. Brittleness
• C. Malleability
• D. Transparency

9) Which property makes metals suitable for use in making wires?

• A. Ductility
• B. Brittleness
• C. Transparency
• D. Radioactivity

10) Which of the following elements is NOT a good conductor of electricity?

• A. Silver
• B. Gold
• C. Aluminum
• D. Oxygen