2.1 Metals Quiz

Which metal was the first to be discovered?

• Copper

• Silver

• Gold

• Bronze

What is an example of corrosion?

• Rust

• Water

• Distillation

• Iron

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What property of metals allows them to be drawn out or pulled into wire?

• Malleability

• Ductility

• Corrosion

• Conductivity

Which metal is liquid at room temperature?

• Aluminum

• Copper

• Mercury

• Iron

What is the force of attraction between metal atoms and the surrounding sea of electrons in a metal called?

• Metallic Bond

• Ionic Bond

• Covalent Bond

• Hydrogen Bond

Which type of bond involves metals and nonmetals and does not involve the gain or loss of electrons?

• Ionic Bond

• Metallic Bond

• Covalent Bond

• Hydrogen Bond

Why are metals malleable and ductile?

• Because they have no individual bonds and electrons can move into new positions without breaking the object

• Because they have strong individual bonds

• Because they have a fixed structure

• Because they have no electrons

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What is an ore?

• A naturally occurring rock from which a useful metal or mineral is recovered

• A synthetic material used in construction

• A type of fossil fuel

• A type of gemstone

What is the process of converting ore into a free, uncombined metal called?

• Mining

• Reduction

• Crushing and separating

• Roasting

Which group on the periodic table do Alkaline-Earth Metals belong to?

• Group IIA

• Group IA

• Group VIIA

• Group IIIB