MCQs on Metals and Non-Metals

Which of the following is ametal?

• Sulfur

• Iron

• Oxygen

• Carbon

Which property is characteristic of non- metals?

• Malleability

• Ductility

• Brittle

• Luster

Which metal is liquid at room temperature?

• Mercury

• Sodium

• Aluminum

• Lead

What is the common property of metals?

• Poor conductors of heat

• High melting points

• Dull appearance

• Non-malleable

Which of the following is a non-metal?

• Magnesium

• Chlorine

• Copper

• Zinc

Which of these elements is typically a good conductor of electricity?

• Sulfur

• Graphite

• Phosphorus

• Argon

Metals generally react with acids to produce:

• Salt and hydrogen gas

• Water

• Carbon dioxide

• Oxygen

Which non-metal is essential for respiration?

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Helium

• Argon

Which of the following metals is used ni making electrical wires?

• Iron

• Aluminum

• Gold

• All of the above

What type of bond is formed between metals and non-metals?

• lonic bond

• Covalent bond

• Metallic bond

• Hydrogen bond