Worksheets2.1 Metals Test
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 12mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
the gradual wearing away of a metal as a result of a chemical reaction in which the metal is changed into a metallic compound
a)
reduction
b)
corrosion
c)
ore
d)
metallic bond
e)
None
2.
a substance’s ability to be drawn or pulled into the form of a wire
a)
corrosion
b)
reduction
c)
malleability
d)
ductility
3.
a substance’s ability to be flattened into thin sheets by hammering or by the application of intense pressure
a)
ductility
b)
ore
c)
malleability
d)
reduction
4.
the force of attraction between the metal atoms and the surrounding sea of electrons in the metal
a)
metallic bond
b)
ore
c)
reduction
d)
cellular respiration
5.
a naturally occurring rock from which a useful metal or mineral is recovered
a)
corrosion
b)
ore
c)
reduction
d)
metallic bond
6.
the process of converting an ore into a free, uncombined metal
a)
reduction
b)
conduction
c)
malleability
d)
photosynthesis
7.
Most metals are
a)
malleable
b)
ductile
c)
good conductors of electricity
d)
good conductors of heat
e)
None
8.
What is the most abundant transition metal in Earth’s crust?
a)
calcium
b)
oxygen
c)
copper
d)
iron
9.
Check 2 boxes
What two elements combine with metals to create a majority of the ores in Earth’s crust?
(Check 2 boxes)
a)
oxygen
b)
helium
c)
silicon
d)
radium
e)
None
10.
A majority of the actinide series elements are
a)
synthetic
b)
radioactive
c)
difficult to study
d)
all of the above
e)
None
11.
Copper is used in electrical wiring because of what physical property?
a)
ductility
b)
malleability
c)
low melting point
d)
None of the above
12.
What is the only metal to exist as a liquid at room temperature?
a)
mercury
b)
bromine
c)
potassium
d)
tungsten
13.
How many shells contain transition metal valence electrons?
a)
two
b)
three
c)
five
d)
eight
e)
None
14.
How many valence electrons do alkaline-earth metals have?
a)
one
b)
two
c)
four
d)
eight
e)
None
15.
Alkaline-earth metals have been used in which of the following applications?
a)
fire works
b)
space vehicles
c)
X-Rays
d)
all of the above
e)
None
16.
Highly reactive metals readily form ores in Earth's crust.
a)
True
b)
False
17.
Transition metals contain valence electrons in three shells.
a)
True
b)
False
18.
Metals ores are considered a renewable resource because they cannot be replaced
a)
True
b)
False
19.
Ferromagnetism is the ability to retain the property of magnetism after an external magnetic field has been removed.
a)
True
b)
False
20.
Alkaline-earth metals are more reactive than alkali metals because they have only one valence electron
a)
True
b)
False
21.
Does group IA’s or group IIA’s elements form stronger metallic bonds?
a)
IA
b)
IIA
22.
Check two
What is the most common way that people ingest mercury?
a)
Eating Shellfish
b)
Fish
c)
Deer meat
d)
turkey meat
e)
None
23.
Alkaline-earth metals are more reactive than alkali metals because they have only one valence electron
a)
True
b)
False
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