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M, NM, Metalloids

Total questions: 83

Worksheet time: 21hrs 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Neon is colorless, a poor conductor of heat and is not able to be stretched. How would it be classified?

a)

Nonmetal

b)

Metalloid

c)

Metal

d)

None of the above

2.

Manganese is shiny, conducts heat and electricity, and can be hammered into thin sheets. What is is?

a)

Nonmetal

b)

Metal

c)

Metalloid

d)

None of the above

3.

What properites do nonmetals have in common?

a)

Poor conductor of electricity

b)

Good conductor of thermal energy

c)

Soft and Malleable

d)

Shiny, lustrous surface

4.

This word is used to describe a substance that breaks apart easily and is weak and fragile

a)

Conductivity

b)

Ductile

c)

Malleable

d)

Brittle

5.

Metals are...

a)

dull, brittle, insulators.

b)

shiny or dull, brittle, semiconductor.

c)

shiny, malleable, conductors.

d)

shiny, dull, insulator.

6.

Silicon has a dull, metallic luster, conducts heat well, and is brittle. What is it?

a)

Nonmetal

b)

Metal

c)

Metalloid

d)

None of the above

7.

Where are the nonmetals located on the Periodic Table?

a)

On the right

b)

On the left

c)

On the stairstep

8.

Where are the metalloids located on the Periodic Table?

a)

On the right

b)

On the left

c)

On the stairsteps

9.

Gold is an element that is often used to make necklaces, rings, and other types of jewelry. What property of gold makes it useful in this way?

a)

Gold is a conductor

b)

Gold is an insulator

c)

Gold is malleable

d)

Gold has a high melting point

10.

Use your Periodic Table to help you. Boron would be classified as a...

a)

Metal

b)

Nonmetal

c)

Metalloid

11.
a)

Metal

b)

Nonmetal

c)

Metalloid

12.
a)

Metal

b)

Nonmetal

c)

Metalloid

13.
a)

Metal

b)

Nonmetal

c)

Metalloid

14.
a)

Metal

b)

Nonmetal

c)

Metalloid

15.
a)

Metal

b)

Nonmetal

c)

Metalloid

16.
a)

Metal

b)

Nonmetal

c)

Metalloid

17.
Which element is a metalloid?
a)
Titanium
b)
Selenium
c)
Potassium
d)
Polonium
18.

Copper is a common metal. Which of the following properties does this metal most likely have?

a)

High conductivity, high malleability, and low luster

b)

Low conductivity, low malleability, and low luster

c)

High conductivity, high malleability, and high luster

d)

Low conductivity, high malleability, and high luster

19.
Anytime you see the word SEMICONDUCTOR - what substance do you have?
a)
Metal
b)
Nonmetal
c)
Metalloid
20.
A student is given a sample of an unknown substance. He is asked to determine if it is classified as a metal, a metalloid, or a nonmetal. He discovered that the unknown element conducted some heat and electricity, had a shiny luster, and broke easily. This element is most likely a 
a)
metal
b)
nonmetal
c)
metalloid
d)
cannot be determined
21.
Which of the following is typically a good conductor of heat?
a)
Metal
b)
Nonmetal
c)
Metalloid
22.
Some characteristics of a metal are that it is malleable and ductile.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
23.
Which elements are found on the left to middle of The Periodic Table? 
a)
Metals
b)
Nonmetals
c)
Metalloids
d)
Candles
24.
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
25.

A company is designing a new cell phone. They need a solid material that conducts electricity and can be made into a thin wire. Which material would best fit their needs?

a)

Metal

b)

Nonmetal

c)

Metalloid

d)

Pretty

26.
Which elements are found on the right side of The Periodic Table?
a)
Metals
b)
Nonmetals
c)
Metalloids
d)
Water
27.
All of these properties describe metals except...
a)
malleable
b)
conductors
c)
brittle 
d)
shiny
28.
Non-metals are good conductors of heat and electricity. 
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
29.
Metalloids are weak conductors of heat and electricity. 
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
30.
Which of the following property of metal can reflect light
a)
A. malleability
b)
B. compressibility
c)
C. ductility
d)
D. luster
31.
Which of the following properties refers to the ability of metals to be drawn into wires?
a)
A. malleability 
b)
B. compressibility
c)
C. ductility
d)
D. luster
32.
Which one of the following metal is used in thermometers?
a)
A. Copper
b)
B. Mercury
c)
C. Aluminum
d)
D. Iron
33.
If a substance breaks easily, it is said to be ________________.
a)
A. Magnetic
b)
B. Brittle
c)
C. Conductive
d)
D. Ductile
34.
Metals usually have high melting points.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
35.

The 13th element on the Periodic Table is a _____________.

a)

Metal

b)

Nonmetal

c)

Metalloid

36.

A student is examining an object in science class. It is a pale yellow, brittle solid, with no shine. The sample is most likely a _____.

a)

Metal

b)

Nonmetal

c)

Metalloid

37.

Hydrogen is a ________.

a)

Metal

b)

Nonmetal

c)

Metalloid

38.

The 10th element in the Periodic Table is a _________.

a)

Metal

b)

Nonmetal

c)

Metalloid

39.
Magnesium (Mg) is a:
a)
A. metal
b)
B. nonmetal
c)
C. metalloid
d)
D. gas
40.
Which of the following refers to the element that is usually a gas or a brittle solid at room temperature.  It is a poor conductor of heat and electricity.
a)
A. Metals
b)
B. Nonmetals
c)
C. Metalloids
41.

Many elements are critical to the functioning of modern electronic devices because they are used as semiconductors in the manufacturing of computer chips and LEDs. Which types of elements are most often used for these specific purposes? Select TWO correct answers.

a)

Metals

b)

Rare Earth Metals

c)

Metalloids

42.
Which of the following refers to the element that has luster, is malleable and ductile, and is said to be a good conductor of heat and electricity.
a)
A. Metals
b)
B. Nonmetals
c)
C. Metalloids
43.

Cerium is a gray metal that is used in many different technologies, such as flat-screen televisions. How is cerium classified on the periodic table of elements?

a)

Metals

b)

Nonmetals

c)

Rare earth metal

44.
Which of the following refers to the element that shares some characteristics or properties with both metals and nonmetals.
a)
A. Metals
b)
B. Nonmetals
c)
C. Metalloids
45.

A student is examining an object in science class. It is solid, does not conduct, malleable but not ductile, and is a shiny silver color. The sample is most likely a —

a)

Metal

b)

Nonmetal

c)

Metalloid

d)

Neon

46.

This element has properties of both metals & nonmetals.

a)

Arsenic

b)

Lithium

c)

Silicon

d)

Neon

47.

The periodic table is divided up into three main parts: Metals Nonmetals & Rock

a)

True

b)

False

48.

A student is implementing an investigation of physical properties using samples of metals, nonmetals, and metalloids. She used a battery, wires, and a bulb to test if each of the samples will complete the circuit causing the bulb to light. Next, she shined a bright light on each of the samples. Which physical properties is the student investigating?

a)

Streak and hardness

b)

Luster and conductivity

c)

Streak and conductivity

49.

Which of the following is a rare Earth element?

a)

Gallium (Ga)

b)

Argon (Ar)

c)

Yttrium (Y)

50.

Which of the following is an example of how rare Earth elements are used in modern-day life?

a)

Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)

b)

Kitchen cabinets

c)

Gas inside balloons

51.

Can be drawn into wires

a)

Ductile

b)

Sonorous

c)

Malleable

d)

Flexible

52.

Another word for shiny

a)

Ductile

b)

Sonorous

c)

Malleable

d)

Lustrous

53.

The only liquid metal at the room temperature

a)

Francium

b)

Sodium

c)

Mercury

d)

Cobalt

54.

The majority of elements in the periodic table are

a)

metals

b)

non-metals

55.

When a metal can be made into thin wires, we say it is ___________.

a)

lustrous

b)

malleable

c)

ductile

d)

conductive

56.

When a metal can be pounded into thin sheets, we say it is ___________.

a)

lustrous

b)

malleable

c)

ductile

d)

conductive

57.

Of the three kinds of elements, which is the least conductive?

a)

metal

b)

metalloid

c)

non-metal

58.

Which kind of element is called a semi-conductor?

a)

metals

b)

metalloids

c)

non-metals

59.

Malleability is a physical property. It means . . .

a)

a solid element can be crushed into a powder.

b)

a solid piece of metal can be hammered into a shape.

c)

a solid piece of metal can be pulled into a wire.

d)

a solid can be melted to a liquid.

60.

Aluminum is a _______ conductor of electricity and heat.

a)

good conductor

b)

semi-conductor

c)

poor conductor

d)

non-conductor

61.

Which words best describe NON-METALS?

a)

ductile, shiny, brittle

b)

malleable, dull, brittle, ductile

c)

brittle, dull, insulators

62.

Which of the following are all examples of METALS?

a)

glass, gold, copper, silver

b)

copper, gold, bronze, plastic

c)

wood, iron, aluminium, steel

d)

copper, silver, iron, gold

63.
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
64.

Liquid water is a ...

a)

Pure substance

b)

Heterogeneous mixture

c)

Homogeneous mixture

65.

A mixture in which we cannot see all the individual parts is called a...

a)

Pure substance

b)

Heterogeneous mixture

c)

Homogeneous mixture

66.

Find Aluminum on the periodic table. Which of the following is true about Aluminium?

a)

It is malleable

b)

It conducts electricity

c)

It is shiny

d)

All of the above

67.

Find Sulfur on the periodic table. Which of the following is true about Sulfur?

a)

It is brittle (Not malleable)

b)

It conducts electricity

c)

It is shiny

68.

A student describes a substance as the following: dull, easily broken, powder-like solid, and a nonconductor. Where would that fit on the periodic table?

a)

Metals

b)

Nonmetals

69.

A student describes a substance as the following: shiny, hammered flat, and solid. Where would that fit on the periodic table?

a)

Metals

b)

Nonmetals

70.

Which of the following is the meaning of ductile?

a)

Can be bent or reshaped without breaking

b)

Can be rolled or pulled into a thin wire

c)

Allows heat or electricity to flow through it easily

d)

Attracted to a magnet

71.

Which of the following is describing a metal? (Pick 2)

a)

Conductive, magnetic, malleable

b)

Nonconductive, nonmagnetic, brittle

c)

Conductive, nonmagnetic, malleable

72.

Which of the following typically have a shiny luster?

a)

Metals

b)

Nonmetals

73.

True or False. Rare Earth Elements are all extremely rare gases. T or F

a)

True

b)

False

74.

The more technologically advanced our world becomes the more we need rare earth elements. So the demand is expected to...

a)

Increase

b)

Decrease

c)

Stay the same

75.

Group 18 on the periodic table is known as the

a)

nobel gases

b)

nonmetals

c)

lathinide series

76.

Using your periodic table, find Gold. Is it a metal, nonmetal, or metalloid?

a)

Metal

b)

Nonmetal

c)

Metalloid

77.

Using your periodic table, find Hydrogen. Is it a metal, nonmetal or metalloid?

a)

Metal

b)

Nonmetal

c)

Metalloid

78.

Using your periodic table, find Boron. Is it a metal, nonmetal, or metalloid?

a)

Metal

b)

Nonmetal

c)

Metalloid

79.

Using your periodic table, find Lithium. Is it a metal, nonmetal, or metalloid?

a)

Metal

b)

Nonmetal

c)

Metalloid

80.

True or False. Elements and compounds are pure substances because they are chemically combined.

a)

True

b)

False

81.

True or False. Saltwater is a pure substance.

a)

True

b)

False

82.

In a heterogeneous mixture you can,

a)

See all the parts

b)

It looks evenly mixed together and uniform

c)

Not see each individual substance

83.

Which type of mixture is easily separated by physical means (like your fingers)?

a)

Homogeneous

b)

Heterogeneous

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