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WorksheetsPhysical and Chemical Properties of Nonmetals Metals and Metalloids
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 12mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Iron (Fe) is classified as a metal while Silicon (Si) is classified as a metalloid. Which physical property do these two elements most likely have in common? They both
a)
exist as gases at room temperature
b)
have a metallic shine or luster
c)
are brittle and shatter easily
d)
conduct electricity very well
2.
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
3.
Which table below correctly lists the properties of metals and nonmetals? *
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
4.
Which of the following is a property of a non-metal?
a)
Conducts electricity and heats well
b)
Can be hammered into thin sheets
c)
Is brittle and breaks easily
d)
Has a shiny, metallic luster
5.
All of the following are properties used to classify elements as metals, non-metals, and metalloids EXCEPT —
a)
texture
b)
conductivity
c)
luster
d)
malleability
6.
These items are on the right side of the Periodic Table.
a)
Metals
b)
Metalloids
c)
Nonmetals
7.
A student tested the conductivity of four elements using an incomplete electrical circuit. When the element is placed in the circuit, the bulb lights up brightly, lights up dimly, or does not light up at all based on the element’s ability to conduct electricity. The table below shows the results of her investigation. Based on the results of the conductivity test, which element is classified as a metal?
a)
Hydrogen
b)
Arsenic
c)
Krypton
d)
Copper
8.
What physical properties are used to classify elements as metals, non-metals, or metalloids?
a)
Color, smell, physical state
b)
Reactivity, streak, hardness
c)
Ability to burn, mass, density
d)
Luster, conductivity, malleability
9.
The elements argon, krypton, and xenon are all non-metals. What property would these elements have in common?
a)
Good conductor of thermal energy
b)
Poor conductor of electricity
c)
Shiny, lustrous surface
d)
Soft and malleable
10.
Which of the following correctly lists the three main groups of elements from greatest conductivity to least conductivity?
a)
Nonmetals -metalloids-metals
b)
metals-nonmetals-metalloids
c)
metalloids-metals-nonmetals
d)
metals-metalloids-nonmetals
11.
The word “luster” refers to which property of matter?
a)
The ability to conduct electrical or thermal energy
b)
Capable of being drawn out into thin wires
c)
The way a surface appears when it reflects light
d)
Suitable for being shaped by beating or rolling
12.
The table shows the properties of four elements. Which element in the table is classified as a metal?
a)
Manganese
b)
Sulfur
c)
Silicon
d)
Neon
13.
Which elements are found on the left to middle of The Periodic Table?
a)
Metals
b)
Nonmetals
c)
Metalloids
d)
Candles
14.
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
15.
Which elements are found on the right side of The Periodic Table?
a)
Metals
b)
Nonmetals
c)
Metalloids
d)
Water
16.
Which element is a metalloid?
a)
Titanium
b)
Selenium
c)
Potassium
d)
Polonium
17.
Metalloids are weak conductors of heat and electricity.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
18.
Look at the periodic table that is provided. Where would metals be located?
a)
to the left of the table
b)
to the right of the table
c)
in the zigzag line
19.
Look at the periodic table that is provided. Where would nonmetals be located?
a)
to the left of the table
b)
to the right of the table
c)
in the zigzag line
20.
Look at the periodic table that is provided. Where would metalloids be located?
a)
to the left of the table
b)
to the right of the table
c)
in the zigzag line
21.
John was observing the physical properties of elements in order to classify them as either a metal, nonmetal, or metalloid. The first element was dull, brittle, and did not conduct heat. What would its classification be?
a)
metal
b)
nonmetal
c)
metalloid
22.
´John was observing the physical properties of elements in order to classify them. The second element he observed was brittle, shiny, and a semiconductor. What would it be a metal, nonmetal, or metalloid?
a)
metal
b)
nonmetal
c)
metalloid
23.
´Elizabeth was examining elements and their physical properties. She described an element is her science journal as having no shine, an insulator, and very brittle. What would this element be a metal, nonmetal, or metalloid?
a)
metal
b)
nonmetal
c)
metalloid
24.
Elizabeth was examining elements and their physical properties. She described an element is her science journal as having luster, ductile, and malleable. What would this element be a metal, nonmetal, or metalloid?
a)
metal
b)
nonmetal
c)
metalloid
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