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Metals vs Nonmetals and Table

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How would this element be classified?

a)

Metal

b)

Nonmetal

c)

Metalloid

d)

Metamorphic

2.

What side of the periodic table are metals on?

a)

left

b)

right

c)

top

d)

bottom

3.

What side of the periodic table are nonmetals on?

a)

left

b)

right 

c)

top

d)

bottom

4.

Is oxygen metal or nonmetal?

a)

metal

b)

nonmetal

5.

What is the main difference between metals and nonmetals in terms of electrical conductivity?

a)

Metals are poor conductors, while nonmetals are good conductors.

b)

Metals are good conductors, while nonmetals are poor conductors.

c)

Both are equally good conductors.

d)

Neither conducts electricity.

6.

A periodic table is shown below. Click the area where nonmetals are located.

Use Metals, Metalloids, and Nonmetals notes, if needed. If missing this information, please add to reference section of your binder.

7.

A periodic table is shown below. Click the area where metals are located.

Use Metals, Metalloids, and Nonmetals notes, if needed. If missing this information, please add to reference section of your binder.

8.

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

9.

A periodic table is shown below. Click the area where metalloids are located.

Use Metals, Metalloids, and Nonmetals notes, if needed. If missing this information, please add to reference section of your binder.

10.

Which of the following elements is a metal?

a)

Sulfur

b)

Argon

c)

Aluminum

d)

Neon

11.

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

12.

Identify the element that is a nonmetal from the following options.

a)

Sodium

b)

Chlorine

c)

Iron

d)

Copper

13.

All of these properties describe metals EXCEPT...

a)

malleable

b)

conductors

c)

brittle 

d)

luster

14.

Which of these is a property of metals?

a)

It's malleable

b)

It can't conduct electricity

c)

They are used in food

d)

It's very brittle

15.

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

a)

Metal

b)

Nonmetal

c)

Metalloid

d)

Pretty

16.

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

17.

Elements that are mostly dull, brittle, not malleable or ductile, and poor conductors of heat and electricity are referred to as _______________.

a)

Metals

b)

Nonmetals

c)

Metalloids

18.

Which of the following is a characteristic property of metals?

a)

High electrical conductivity

b)

Brittle

c)

Poor thermal conductivity

d)

Dull appearance

19.

What is the general trend of metallic character across a period in the periodic table?

a)

Increases from left to right

b)

Decreases from left to right

c)

Remains constant

d)

Increases then decreases

20.

Which of the following elements is a nonmetal?

a)

Calcium

b)

Carbon

c)

Copper

d)

Cobalt

21.

What is the main reason metals are good conductors of electricity?

a)

They have free electrons

b)

They have tightly bound electrons

c)

They have no electrons

d)

They have a high atomic mass

22.

Which of the following is a common use of nonmetals?

a)

Electrical wiring

b)

Insulation

c)

Structural beams

d)

Cooking utensils

23.

What is the typical state of nonmetals at room temperature?

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

d)

Plasma

24.

Which of the following is a metalloid?

a)

Silicon

b)

Sulfur

c)

Sodium

d)

Silver

25.

What property of metals allows them to be drawn into wires?

a)

Ductility

b)

Malleability

c)

Brittleness

d)

Conductivity