Metal Nonmetal Metalloids Review

What is a group on the periodic table?

• A horizontal row of elements

• A vertical column of elements

• A block of transition metals

• A set of noble gases

How many valence electrons does an element in Group 1A have?

• 2

• 4

• 1

• 8

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Which of the following is a property of metals?

• Brittle

• Good conductor of electricity

• Dull appearance

• Poor conductor of heat

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Which family on the periodic table is the most reactive group of metals?

• Halogens

• Noble gases

• Alkali metals (Group 1A)

• Alkaline earth metals (Group 2A)

What is the most reactive family of nonmetals?

• Halogens (Group 7A)

• Noble gases (Group 8A)

• Alkali metals (Group 1A)

• Transition metals

Which of the following is a property of nonmetals?

• Malleable

• Shiny

• Poor conductor of electricity

• Ductile

What is the purpose of the staircase line on the periodic table?

• To separate metals from nonmetals

• To show the most reactive elements

• To indicate noble gases

• To highlight transition metals

Which of the following is a property of metalloids?

• Always conducts electricity well

• Always insulates heat

• Has properties of both metals and nonmetals

• Is always a gas at room temperature

What is the name of the family in Group 7A of the periodic table?

• Noble gases

• Halogens

• Alkali metals

• Alkaline earth metals

Which group contains elements that are all gases at room temperature and are very unreactive?

• Group 1A

• Group 2A

• Group 7A

• Group 8A