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Metal and Nonmetal

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which elements are to the LEFT of the zigzag?

a)

metals

b)

nonmetals

c)

metalloids

2.

A substance that is shiny and a good conductor would be classified as a

a)

nonmetal

b)

metalloid

c)

metal

3.

A substance that is dull, brittle, and a nonconductor would be classified as a

a)

metal

b)

nonnmetal

c)

metalloid

4.

A substance that can be hammered into different shapes would be classified as a

a)

metal

b)

nonmetal

c)

metalloid

5.

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.

a)

It is silver

b)

It is copper

c)

It is used for electrical wiring

d)

It is used for cooking pans

6.

Silicon is a semiconductor and has properties of both metals and nonmetals. What type of element is Silicon?

a)

Metal

b)

Nonmetal

c)

Metalloid

7.

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)  

Choose from the below words

metal

mercury

non-metal

copper

carbon

sodium

8.

Carbon is dull and brittle. Carbon is a

a)

metal

b)

nonmetal

c)

metalloid

9.

Which elements are to the right of the zig zag?

a)

metals

b)

nonmetals

c)

metalloids

10.

Silicon is shiny, brittle and conducts electricity. It is a:

a)

metal

b)

metalloid

c)

nonmetal

11.

Which elements are colored red?

a)

nonmetals

b)

metals

c)

metalloids

12.

Which of these grouping of elements could have the characteristic of luster (shiny)?

a)

Metal

b)

Nonmetal

c)

metalloids

d)

Both metals and metalloids

13.

Iron is a good conductor, malleable and magnetic. What type of element is Iron?

a)

Metal

b)

Nonmetal

c)

Metalloid

d)

Pretty

14.

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

15.

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?

a)

metal

b)

nonmetal

c)

metalloid

16.

If a substance is magnetic it is most likely a 

a)

metal 

b)

non-metal

17.

Elements that are normally in a gas form, that are dull, brittle, and poor conductors

a)

Metals

b)

Nonmetals

c)

Metalloids

d)

Solids

18.

High melting point:

a)

metals

b)

nonmetals

c)

metalloids

19.

Low melting point:

a)

Metals

b)

Nonmetals

c)

Metalloids

20.

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

a)

METAL

b)

NONMETAL

c)

METALLOID

21.

Which of the following is a characteristic property of metals?

a)

High electrical conductivity

b)

Brittle

c)

Poor thermal conductivity

d)

Dull appearance

22.

Which element is most likely to be a nonmetal?

a)

Oxygen

b)

Iron

c)

Copper

d)

Aluminum

23.

What is the primary reason metals are used in electrical wiring?

a)

They are shiny

b)

They are malleable

c)

They conduct electricity well

d)

They are abundant

24.

Which of the following is a common use of nonmetals?

a)

Electrical insulation

b)

Structural support in buildings

c)

Conducting heat

d)

Making jewelry

25.

Which of the following elements is a metal?

a)

Sulfur

b)

Helium

c)

Gold

d)

Chlorine