WorksheetsMetal and Nonmetal
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
Which elements are to the LEFT of the zigzag?
metals
nonmetals
metalloids
A substance that is shiny and a good conductor would be classified as a
nonmetal
metalloid
metal
A substance that is dull, brittle, and a nonconductor would be classified as a
metal
nonnmetal
metalloid
A substance that can be hammered into different shapes would be classified as a
metal
nonmetal
metalloid
This is a reddish shiny solid. It conducts heat and electricity well. It has a melting point of 1082 oC and a boiling point of 2580 oC.
It is silver
It is copper
It is used for electrical wiring
It is used for cooking pans
Silicon is a semiconductor and has properties of both metals and nonmetals. What type of element is Silicon?
Metal
Nonmetal
Metalloid
This is a shiny liquid. The melting point is -39 0C and the boiling point is 357 oC. It conduct electricity. It is a (a) . It is toxic. It has been used in thermometer. It is (b)
metal
mercury
non-metal
copper
carbon
sodium
Carbon is dull and brittle. Carbon is a
metal
nonmetal
metalloid
Which elements are to the right of the zig zag?
metals
nonmetals
metalloids
Silicon is shiny, brittle and conducts electricity. It is a:
metal
metalloid
nonmetal
Which elements are colored red?
nonmetals
metals
metalloids
Which of these grouping of elements could have the characteristic of luster (shiny)?
Metal
Nonmetal
metalloids
Both metals and metalloids
Iron is a good conductor, malleable and magnetic. What type of element is Iron?
Metal
Nonmetal
Metalloid
Pretty
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?
metal
nonmetal
metalloid
Elizabeth 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?
metal
nonmetal
metalloid
If a substance is magnetic it is most likely a
metal
non-metal
Elements that are normally in a gas form, that are dull, brittle, and poor conductors
Metals
Nonmetals
Metalloids
Solids
High melting point:
metals
nonmetals
metalloids
Low melting point:
Metals
Nonmetals
Metalloids
Manganese is shiny, conducts heat and electricity, and can be hammered into thin sheets.
METAL
NONMETAL
METALLOID
Which of the following is a characteristic property of metals?
High electrical conductivity
Brittle
Poor thermal conductivity
Dull appearance
Which element is most likely to be a nonmetal?
Oxygen
Iron
Copper
Aluminum
What is the primary reason metals are used in electrical wiring?
They are shiny
They are malleable
They conduct electricity well
They are abundant
Which of the following is a common use of nonmetals?
Electrical insulation
Structural support in buildings
Conducting heat
Making jewelry
Which of the following elements is a metal?
Sulfur
Helium
Gold
Chlorine
