WorksheetsProperties of Metals
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
A property of metals that allows them to be hammered or rolled into sheets is (a)
What term describes the shiny appearance of metals?
Metallic luster
Dullness
Transparency
Opacity
(a) is NOT a typical property of metals.
What makes metals suitable for use in a wide range of objects?
Their brittleness
Their unique configuration of electrons, protons, and neutrons
Their transparency
Their inability to conduct electricity
What is the significance of the stairstep line in the periodic table?
It separates metals from non-metals
It indicates the atomic number
It shows the electron configuration
It marks the end of the periodic table
What compound is formed when a sodium atom loses an electron to a chlorine atom?
Sodium chloride (NaCl)
Sodium carbonate (Na2CO3)
Sodium sulfate (Na2SO4)
Sodium nitrate (NaNO3)
The term for the type of bonding that occurs between atoms of metals is (a) .
What is the result of the outer-level electrons not being held tightly to the nucleus in metallic bonding?
Electrons are stationary
Electrons move freely
Electrons are absorbed
Electrons are lost
What group of the periodic table do alkali metals belong to?
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
Group 4
Why must alkali metals be stored in oil?
To enhance their shine
To prevent reaction with oxygen and water
To increase their malleability
To improve conductivity
Which alkali metals are often listed on cereal boxes for their nutritional value?
Lithium and cesium
Sodium and potassium
Rubidium and francium
Sodium and lithium
What is the role of cesium in light-detecting sensors?
It acts as a conductor
It is used for its radioactive properties
It is used for its reflective properties
It is used for its stability
What is a common property of alkaline earth metals?
They are gases at room temperature.
They are brittle and non-malleable.
They are shiny, malleable, and ductile.
They do not react with other elements.
What is the chemical formula for calcium carbonate?
CaF₂
CaCO₃
BaSO₄
CaPO₄
What are metals found in Earth's crust often found in?
Water
Ores
Air
Plants
Which of the following are physical properties of metal? Select all that apply.
Luster
Conductivity
Malleability
Ductility
Metals tend to be
gases.
dull.
brittle.
good conductors.
Which of the following physical properties would NOT accurately describe iron?
Insulator, malleable, shiny
Malleable and lets electricity to pass through it easily.
Nora, Evelyn, and Abigail are working on a science project about metals. They are discussing the physical properties of metals. Which of the following properties did they likely discuss?
Metals are good conductors
Metals are malleable
Metals are ductile
All of the above
