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WorksheetsPhy Science Vocab
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the correct definition of: ductile?
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What is the definition of the word 'allotrope'?
Different molecular structures of the same element
A type of chemical bond
A method of separating mixtures
A type of chemical reaction
What is the definition of: metal?
A type of music with loud guitars and drums.
Element that is shiny, malleable, ductile, and is a good conductor of heat and electricity
A shiny rock that people wear as jewelry.
A magical substance that can grant wishes when touched.
What is the definition of a metalloid?
A type of metal that is liquid at room temperature
A nonmetal that can conduct electricity
A type of element that has properties of both metals and nonmetals
A type of metal that is extremely resistant to heat
What is the definition of a radioactive element?
An element that is stable and does not emit radiation
An element that is used in nuclear power plants
An element whose nucleus breaks down and emits particles and energy
An element that can be seen in the dark due to its glow
What is the definition of transition elements?
Elements that change their state from solid to liquid at room temperature
Elements that are found in the middle of the periodic table
Elements in groups 3 through 12 of the periodic table
Elements that can transition between metallic and non-metallic properties
What is the definition of Alkaline Earth Metals?
Group 2 on the periodic table, one of the most reactive groups
They are a group of metals that are highly reactive and rarely found in nature
They are a group of metals that are highly resistant to corrosion
They are a group of metals that are highly dense and have high melting points
What is the definition of Lanthanides?
Elements 57-71, following the element lanthanum
A type of rare earth metal
A class of non-metallic elements
A group of transition metals
What is the definition of nonmetal?
A type of metal that is non-reactive
An element that has no properties of a metal, usually liquid or gas at room temperature. Solid versions are brittle, powdery, and are poor conductors
A metal that is not considered a pure metal
A metal that does not conduct electricity
What is the definition of Noble Gases?
They are gases that are found in the noble class of the periodic table
They are the most stable nonmetal elements on the periodic table (Group 18)
They are gases that are found in the lowermost part of the atmosphere
They are gases that are found in the uppermost part of the atmosphere
What is the definition of a diatomic molecule?
A molecule composed of two atoms of the same element, formed by a covalent bond
A molecule composed of two different elements
A molecule composed of two molecules
A molecule composed of two ions
What is the definition of malleability?
Capable of being shaped or bent
Having a high melting point
Resistant to corrosion
Good conductor of electricity
What is the definition of metallic bonding?
A type of chemical bonding that involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms
A type of chemical bonding that involves the transfer of electrons from one atom to another
The force of attraction between valence electrons and the metal ions
A type of chemical bonding that involves the sharing of electron pairs between metals
What is the definition of a semiconductor?
A material that conducts electricity under certain conditions
A material that does not conduct electricity at all
A material that conducts electricity perfectly
A material that blocks electricity
What is the definition of a transuranium element?
An element that is lighter than uranium
An element that has more than 92 protons, all of which are synthetic and unstable
An element that is found on the planet Uranus
An element that is artificially synthesized
What is the definition of Actinides?
Elements 89-103; all are radioactive and synthetic; rare or non-existent in nature
A type of protein found in muscle cells
A group of metals used in construction
A class of compounds used in pharmaceuticals
What is the definition of Halogens?
Group 17 on the periodic table; all have a high salt content and are very reactive.
A type of metal
A type of gas
A type of compound
What is the definition of Alkali metals?
Group 1 of the periodic table; they are softer than most metals and are the most reactive metals of all.
Alkali metals are a group of elements that are gaseous at room temperature.
Alkali metals are a group of elements that are liquid at room temperature.
Alkali metals are a group of elements that are solid and have a high melting point.
What is the definition of coinage metals?
Metals used in the production of coins, including copper, silver, and gold.
Metals that are naturally magnetic
Metals that are liquid at room temperature
Metals that are highly reactive with water
