Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids Quiz

Which of the following is a physical property of matter?

• Color

• Reactivity

• Flammability

• Toxicity

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_______________ are things you can observe and describe about matter without it changing chemically.

• A) Physical properties

• B) Periodic tables

• C) Chemical properties

• D) Reactivity

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The way a metal’s surface reflects light is called _____________.

• luster

• conductivity

• density

• malleability

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______________ refers to the way most metals can be stretched into wires.

• Color

• Luster

• Ductile

• Density

______________ refers to the way a metal can be hammered or rolled into thin sheets.

• Malleable

• Sheetability

• Conductivity

• Luster

Most metals are ___________ at room temperature.

• liquids

• plasma

• gases

• solids

When a material allows electricity or heat to flow easily through it, it is said to be a good _____________________.

• conductor

• luster

• nonmetal

• insulator

This group of elements has properties that are opposite those of metals.

• Nonmetals

• Mixtures

• Compounds

• Metalloids

A(n) _______________ does not allow electricity or heat to flow through it easily.

• copper wire

• insulator

• conductor

• aluminum pan

This group of elements sit along a zigzag line on the periodic table and have properties of both metals and nonmetals.

• Metalheads

• Metalloids

• Metallites

• Metal-Likes