Elements Quiz

Which of the following is a characteristic property of nonmetals?

• High electrical conductivity

• Malleability

• Dull appearance

• High density

Which element is a nonmetal?

• Gold

• Iron

• Oxygen

• Copper

Which of the following is not a property of nonmetals?

• Brittle in solid state

• Shiny appearance

• Poor conductor of heat

• Poor conductor of electricity

Which element will have most similar properties to Fl?

• At

• He

• Li

• S

Halogens are most likely to bond with ______s.

• Alkali Metals

• Alkaline Earth Metals

• Nonmetals

• Elements in Group 2

Which of the following will have the most similar properties to potassium?

• Cesium

• Calcium

• Selenium

• Hydrogen

Which of the following will have the most similar properties to oxygen?

• Neon

• Tennessine

• Boron

• Nitrogen

Elements in Group 16 are most likely to bond with

• elements in period 16

• elements in group 15

• nonmetals

• elements in group 3

Copper, carbon, and fluorine are elements found on the periodic table. Which of the following statements about these elements at room temperature is accurate? (Use the periodic table.)

• Carbon is malleable and conducts electricity.

• Copper is malleable and conducts electricity.

• Fluorine is malleable and conducts electricity.

• All three elements are metals.

Most of the nonmetals, at room temperature, are _____?

• solids
• liquids
• gases
• an even assortment of the three states of matter