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Exploring Metal Properties

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the most reactive metal in the periodic table?

a)

Iron

b)

Cesium

c)

Sodium

d)

Calcium

2.

How do metals generally react with acids?

a)

Metals react with acids to produce hydrogen gas and a salt.

b)

Metals react with acids to produce oxygen gas and water.

c)

Metals dissolve in acids without any reaction.

d)

Metals do not react with acids at all.

3.

Which metal is known for its high conductivity?

a)

Copper

b)

Gold

c)

Aluminum

d)

Iron

4.

What happens when sodium reacts with water?

a)

Sodium reacts with water to produce sodium hydroxide and hydrogen gas.

b)

Sodium produces only steam when it comes in contact with water.

c)

Sodium reacts with water to form sodium chloride and oxygen gas.

d)

Sodium dissolves in water without any reaction.

5.

Which metal is less reactive: gold or aluminum?

a)

Iron

b)

Copper

c)

Silver

d)

Gold

6.

What is the term for the ability of a metal to conduct electricity?

a)

Magnetic permeability

b)

Thermal conductivity

c)

Chemical reactivity

d)

Electrical conductivity

7.

How does temperature affect the conductivity of metals?

a)

Temperature negatively affects the conductivity of metals.

b)

Temperature has no effect on the conductivity of metals.

c)

Higher temperatures increase the conductivity of metals.

d)

Temperature improves the conductivity of metals.

8.

What is the reaction of magnesium with hydrochloric acid?

a)

Magnesium dissolves in hydrochloric acid without any reaction.

b)

Magnesium reacts with hydrochloric acid to form magnesium oxide and oxygen gas.

c)

Magnesium reacts with hydrochloric acid to produce magnesium chloride and hydrogen gas.

d)

Magnesium reacts with hydrochloric acid to produce magnesium sulfate and carbon dioxide.

9.

Which metal is often used in electrical wiring due to its conductivity?

a)

Aluminum

b)

Iron

c)

Copper

d)

Lead

10.

What is the general trend of reactivity among alkali metals?

a)

Reactivity decreases down the group.

b)

Reactivity increases up the group.

c)

Reactivity remains constant down the group.

d)

Reactivity increases down the group.