Metals and Their Reactions with Oxygen Quiz

Where are metals primarily located on the periodic table?

• On the right side

• In the center and left

• At the bottom

• In the top row

What is a property of metals?

• Brittle

• Good insulators

• Malleable

• Gaseous at room temperature

Which group of metals is known as the alkali metals?

• Noble gases

• Transition metals

• Group 1

• Group 2

What happens when metals react with oxygen?

• They form metal oxides

• They do not react

• They form acids

• They form metal hydroxides

Which metal burns with a bright red flame?

• Sodium

• Potassium

• Magnesium

• Lithium

What is the general equation for metal-oxygen reactions?

• Metal + Carbon → Metal Carbonate

• Metal + Acid → Salt + Hydrogen

• Metal + Oxygen → Metal Oxide

• Metal + Water → Metal Hydroxide

Why are alkali metals stored in oil?

• To enhance their conductivity

• To prevent them from rusting

• To prevent reactions with air and water

• To keep them dry

What is formed when sodium reacts with oxygen?

• Sodium sulfate

• Sodium oxide

• Sodium hydroxide

• Sodium chloride

Which metal is known to react vigorously with water?

• Copper

• Gold

• Potassium

• Iron

What is rust?

• Magnesium oxide

• Copper oxide

• Iron oxide

• Aluminum oxide