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Metals & Non-metals

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Allows heat or electricity to go through

a)

insulator

b)

conductor

c)

luster

d)

ductile

2.

Able to be drawn into wire is

a)

malleable

b)

insulator

c)

luster

d)

ductile

3.

Able to be beaten or hammered into shapes

a)

luster

b)

malleable

c)

brittle

d)

insulator

4.

The shine on metal when light falls on it.

a)

luster

b)

brittle

c)

malleable

d)

tarnish

5.

Which properties of metal makes it a good choice to make a cooking pot out of? Choose TWO

a)

it has luster - it is shiny

b)

it is a good conductor of heat

c)

it is ductile - able to be made into a wire

d)

it has a high melting point

6.

Which property of metal makes it a good choice to make a car engine from?

a)

it has luster

b)

it has a high melting point

c)

it conducts electricity

d)

it has magnetism

7.

Why wouldn't you want a coffee cup to be made from metal?

a)

metal conducts electricity

b)

metal conducts heat

c)

metals have luster

d)

metals can be made into a wire; they are ductile

8.

Which is NOT a property of most metals?

a)

they have a very high melting point

b)

they are not good at conducting electricity

c)

they are good conductors of heat

d)

they have luster

9.

What does the word "thermal" mean?

a)

metal

b)

heat

c)

electric

d)

shiny

10.

Why are cords for toasters, televisions, and phone chargers made of metal wires?

a)

metals are shiny

b)

metals are good conductors of heat

c)

metals are good conductors of electricity

d)

metals are magnetic

11.

Why are pots and pans made out of metal?

a)

because metals have luster

b)

because metals are heavy

c)

because metals conduct heat

d)

because metals conduct electricity

12.

ALL metals are magnetic.

a)

true

b)

false

13.

Which statement about metals is true?

a)

most metals have a VERY high melting point

b)

most metals can float in water

c)

most metals are not shiny

d)

most metals can melt in your oven

14.

Which of the following characteristics belong to pure metals?

I. Ductile

II. Malleable

III. Brittle

IV. Good conductor of electricity

a)

I and II

b)

I and IV

c)

I, II and IV

d)

I, II, III and IV