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Properties of Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
Date
1.

Ethan is trying to choose a material for a project that requires good heat and electricity conduction. Which property of metals would make them suitable for his project?

a)

Good conductors of heat and electricity

b)

Insulators of heat and electricity

c)

Poor conductors of heat and electricity

d)

Non-reactive with other elements

2.

During a science class, Lily, Olivia, and Emma were discussing the properties of nonmetals. Which of the following properties did they correctly identify as a property of nonmetals?

a)

Good conductors of heat and electricity

b)

High melting and boiling points

c)

Metallic appearance

d)

Poor conductors of heat and electricity

3.

During a science class, Daniel, Mason, and Olivia were discussing the properties of metalloids. Which of the following properties did they agree upon as a characteristic of metalloids?

a)

They have properties of both metals and nonmetals.

b)

They have a low melting point.

c)

They are highly reactive.

d)

They are only found in the Earth's crust.

4.

Hannah and Oliver are discussing the properties of metals. Hannah says that metals are good conductors of heat and electricity. Is she correct?

a)

Yes, metals are good conductors of heat and electricity

b)

No, metals are insulators of heat and electricity

c)

No, metals are poor conductors of heat and electricity

d)

No, metals are non-reactive with other elements

5.

Mia, Anika, and Ava are discussing the properties of materials in their science class. They are trying to identify the properties of nonmetals. Which of the following properties would they associate with nonmetals?

a)

High melting and boiling points

b)

Good conductors of heat and electricity

c)

Metallic appearance

d)

Poor conductors of heat and electricity

6.

Kai, Isla, and Abigail are studying different materials for their science project. They come across a material that confuses them. Which of the following could be a property of this material if it's a metalloid?

a)

It is only found in the Earth's crust.

b)

It is highly reactive.

c)

It has properties of both metals and nonmetals.

d)

It has low melting points.

7.

Luna, Zoe, and Isla are discussing the properties of metals. Which property of metals do they all agree on?

a)

Good conductors of heat and electricity

b)

Non-reactive with other elements

c)

Insulators of heat and electricity

d)

Poor conductors of heat and electricity

8.

Grace, Priya, and Scarlett are discussing the properties of nonmetals. Which of the following properties do nonmetals have?

a)

Poor conductors of heat and electricity

b)

Metallic appearance

c)

High melting and boiling points

d)

Good conductors of heat and electricity

9.

Kai, Liam, and Maya are studying different materials for their science project. They come across a material that confuses them. Which of the following properties might suggest that the material they found is a metalloid?

a)

The material is only found in the Earth's crust.

b)

The material has a low melting point.

c)

The material has properties of both metals and nonmetals.

d)

The material is highly reactive.

10.

Avery, Olivia, and Liam are conducting a science experiment. They need to choose a material that is a good conductor of heat and electricity for their experiment. Which of the following materials, all being metals, should they choose?

a)

A metal that is a good conductor of heat and electricity

b)

A metal that is non-reactive with other elements

c)

A metal that is an insulator of heat and electricity

d)

A metal that is a poor conductor of heat and electricity