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Reaction of metals

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

1.Give four properties of metals.

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2.

2.what is an unreactive metal? Name one example.

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3.

Name one metal that reacts with water and acid:

a)

Sodium

b)

Magnesium

c)

Iron

d)

Gold

4.

Metals react with water and give off:

a)

oxygen gas

b)

hydrogen gas

c)

oxygen and hydrogen gas

d)

carbon dioxide

5.

Why are non-metals good insulators?

a)

because their electrons are closely packed

b)

because they have sea of free electrons

c)

because they don't have sea of free electrons

d)

because they can't conduct electricity

6.

Name a non-metal which can reflect light:

a)

Graphite

b)

Diamond

c)

Nitrogen

d)

Hydrogen

7.

Which metal can be used to make electricity cables?

a)

Copper

b)

Gold

c)

Silver

d)

Aluminium

8.

A mixture of metals is called:

a)

solution

b)

colloid

c)

alloy

d)

suspension

9.

Describe the arrangement of electrons in a metal?

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10.

With which do metals react most easily,water, acid or oxygen? Explain.

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11.
Which of these is a property of metals?
a)
It's malleable
b)
It can't conduct electricity
c)
They are used in food
d)
It's very brittle
12.
When an object changes shape when struck by a hammer.
a)
luster
b)
malleable
c)
brittleness
d)
ductile
13.
Unlike non-metals, most metals tend to —
a)
conduct electricity and heat well.
b)
be gases at room temperature.
c)
break easily when hammered.
d)
have less luster and shine.