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Metal, Non-metal, Metalloid

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

I am an element that does NOT conduct electricity nor heat. Scientists refer to me as a _____.

a)
b)
c)

Metalloid

2.

A student is given a sample of an unknown substance. He is asked to determine if it is classified as a metal, a metalloid, or a nonmetal. He discovered that the unknown element conducted some heat and electricity, had a shiny luster, and broke easily. This element is categorized as ______________________________.

a)

Metal

b)

Nonmetal

c)

Metalloid

3.

I am an element that does NOT conduct electricity nor heat. Scientists refer to me as a _____.

a)

Metal

b)

Nonmetal

c)

Metalloid

4.

Which of the following correctly lists the three main groups of elements from greatest conductivity to least conductivity?

a)

Metals - Nonmetals - Metalloids

b)

Metals - Metalloids - Nonmetals

c)

Nonmetals - Metalloids - Metals

d)

Nonmetals - Metals - Nonmetals

5.

The word “luster” refers to which property of matter?

a)

The ability to conduct electrical or thermal energy

b)

Capable of being drawn out into thin wires

c)

The way a surface appears when it reflects light

d)

Suitable for being shaped by beating or rolling

6.

Identify which category the three elements fall into.


Neon, Hydrogen, Iodine

a)

Metal

b)

Nonmetal

c)

Metalloid

7.

Identify which category the three elements fall into.


Mo, Pt, Zr

a)

Metal

b)

Nonmetal

c)

Metalloid

8.

Identify which category the three elements fall into.


Arsenic, Germanium, Antimony

a)

Metal

b)

Nonmetal

c)

Metalloid

9.

Which doesn't belong to the group?

a)

Bromine (Br)

b)

Carbon (C)

c)

Mercury (Hg)

d)

Neon (Ne)

10.

Which doesn't belong to the group?

a)

Ba

b)

Manganese

c)

W

d)

Argon