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Metals & Non metals

Total questions: 38

Worksheet time: 2hrs 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of these grouping of elements could have the characteristic of luster (shiny)?
a)
Metal
b)
Nonmetal
c)
metalloids
d)
Both metals and metalloids
2.
All of the following would classify an element as a metal except?
a)
Dull
b)
Luster
c)
Malleable
d)
Hard
3.
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
4.
Silicon is a semiconductor and has properties of both metals and nonmetals. What type of element is Silicon? 
a)
Metal
b)
Nonmetal
c)
Metalloid
d)
Pretty
5.
If a material can easily be drawn into the shape of a wire, it is
a)
Ductile
b)
Magnetic
c)
Malleable
d)
Reactive
6.
a)
Periods
b)
Groups
7.
a)
Periods
b)
Groups
8.
a)
energy levels
b)
valence electrons
c)
protons
d)
neutrons
9.
a)
Same group
b)
Same period
10.
a)
Group 1
b)
Group 17
c)
Group 2
d)
Group 18
11.
a)
Group 1
b)
Group 17
c)
Group 18
d)
Group 2
12.
a)
Metals
b)
Nonmetals
c)
Metalloids
13.
Diamonds are a pure form of what element?
a)
Carbon
b)
Oxygen
c)
Silicon
d)
Silver
14.
What element is used in light bulbs to help them last longer?
a)
Xenon
b)
Argon
c)
Helium
d)
Krypton
15.
Most of the elements on the periodic table are classified as _____.
a)
Metals
b)
Nonmetals
c)
Metalloids
d)
Periods
16.
This class of elements are sometimes called "semiconductors."
a)
Metals
b)
Nonmetals
c)
Metalloids
d)
Groups
17.
The Modern Periodic Table of Elements is arranged by
a)
atomic mass
b)
atomic number
c)
valence electrons
d)
number of isotopes
18.
These are found on the Periodic Table.
a)
Compounds
b)
Elements
c)
Mixtures
19.

how many groups are there in modern periodic table

a)

8

b)

9

c)

18

d)

17

20.

choose the metalloid element

a)

Alumunium

b)

Germanium

c)

Silver

d)

Helium

21.

Sulphur is........

a)

Non metal

b)

Metal

c)

Metalloid

d)

Inert gases

22.

What is the mean of the "halogens"?

a)

acid former

b)

salt former

c)

alkali former

d)

non metal former

23.

Which of the followings is not a use of Chlorine?

a)

Swimming pool cleaner

b)

Drinking water disinfectant agent

c)

Sterilizer for surgeries and medical tools

d)

Beaching fabrics and papers

24.
Which of these is not a noble gas?
a)
Helium
b)
Argon
c)
Nitrogen
d)
Krypton
25.
True or false: Noble gases react with water
a)
True
b)
False
26.
Where are the nonmetals located on the periodic table?
a)
top left corner
b)
bottom left corner
c)
top right corner
d)
bottom left corner
27.
The blue atoms are called 
a)
metals
b)
nonmetals
c)
metalloids
d)
noble gases
28.
Which noble gas is found in signs or light displays?
a)
Krypton
b)
Helium
c)
Argon
d)
Neon
29.

The only metal that is liquid at room temperature

a)

Fe

b)

Au

c)

Hg

d)

Pb

30.

Noble Metals are metals that

a)

undergo corrosion

b)

are attacked by acids

c)

that resists chemical action

d)

are mixture of metals

31.

Which of the following metals will set on fire in water?

a)

Calcium

b)

Sodium

c)

Lithium

d)

Potassium

32.

Why do we use copper in wires?

a)

It is a good colour for wires

b)

It is a thermal conductor

c)

It conducts electricity

d)

It rusts easily

33.

How many electrons are in the outer shell of a group 1 element?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

34.

What metal has the symbol Au?

a)

Gold

b)

Silver

c)

Aluminium

d)

Arsenic

35.

Gases that exhibit stability and low reaction rates are called ______________

a)

Halogen gases

b)

Noble gases

c)

Boron gases

d)

Carbon gaese

36.

Which family of elements are the most reactive?

a)

Alkali Metals

b)

Alkaline Metals

c)

Halogens

d)

Nobel Gases

37.

Which family of elements is the least reactive?

a)

Alkali metals

b)

Alkaline Metals

c)

Halogens

d)

Nobel Gases

38.

Balloons are filled with a noble gas called _______________ that let's them float in the air.

a)

Neon

b)

Hydrogen

c)

Oxygen

d)

Helium

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