Metals and Their Properties Quiz

What does metallic character refer to?

• The level of reactivity of a metal.

• The color of a metal.

• The melting point of a metal.

• The density of a metal.

Which of the following statements about metals is TRUE?

• Metals tend to lose electrons in chemical reactions.

• Metals have high attraction for electrons.

• Metals have high ionization energies.

• Metals are always found as free elements in nature.

Where are the most reactive metals located on the periodic table?

• Lower-left portion

• Upper-right portion

• Center

• Upper-left portion

Why is it important to categorize elements?

• To better understand their individual properties.

• To make the periodic table look colorful.

• To increase the number of elements.

• To reduce the atomic number.

What is a characteristic of metals in compounds?

• They have relatively low attraction for electrons.

• They have high electronegativities.

• They do not react with water.

• They are always non-reactive.

What does metallic character refer to?

• The level of reactivity of a metal.

• The tendency to accept electrons during chemical reactions.

• The number of protons in an atom.

• The color of a metal.

What happens to the metallic character as you move down a group in the periodic table?

• It decreases

• It stays the same

• It increases

• It fluctuates randomly

Which element is considered the most reactive nonmetal?

• Oxygen

• Chlorine

• Fluorine

• Nitrogen

What is a characteristic of nonmetals in chemical reactions?

• They tend to lose electrons

• They have a low attraction for electrons

• They tend to gain electrons

• They form metallic bonds

What does nonmetallic character relate to?

• The ability to conduct electricity.

• The tendency to accept electrons during chemical reactions.

• The melting point of a substance.

• The density of a nonmetal.