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Properties and Uses of Elements

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

An element is a good conductor of heat and electricity and has a shiny appearance. What type of element is it most likely to be?

a)

Nonmetal

b)

Metalloid

c)

Metal

d)

Rare Earth Metal

2.

Which of the following is a characteristic of nonmetals?

a)

They are malleable and ductile.

b)

They are located on the left side of the periodic table.

c)

They are typically brittle and are poor conductors of heat.

d)

They have a metallic luster.

3.

An element found along the zigzag line on the periodic table is most likely a

a)

metal

b)

nonmetal

c)

metalloid

d)

rare earth metal

4.

The primary importance of rare Earth elements in modern life is their use in...

a)

common construction materials like wood and cement

b)

traditional household cleaning products

c)

high-tech electronics, magnets, and renewable energy technologies.

d)

food preservation and packaging

5.

Which element property is most important for its use in computer chips?

a)

Malleability

b)

Dullness

c)

High density

d)

Semi conductivity

6.

A student finds an element that is a gas a room temperature and it is not a good conductor of electricity. This element is most likely a...

a)

Metal

b)

Nonmetal

c)

Metalloid

d)

Rare Earth Metal

7.

What group of elements is essential for making the screens on your cell phone and television glow?

a)

Nonmetal

b)

Metalloids

c)

Rare Earth Metal

d)

Metals

8.

What is the primary difference in the physical properties of a metal and a nonmetal?

a)

Nonmetals are typically shiny and malleable, while metals are dull and brittle.

b)

Nonmetals are excellent conductors of electricity, while metals are poor conductors.

c)

Metals are typically shiny and conductive, while nonmetals are often dull and poor conductors.

d)

Metals are always liquids or gases at room temperature, while nonmetals are always solids.

9.

Which of the following is classified as a metalloid

a)

Gold (Au)

b)

Oxygen (O)

c)

Uranium (U)

d)

Boron (B)

10.

The use of rare Earth elements is most critical in which of the following industries?

a)

Agriculture, for creating fertilizer

b)

Automotive and tech, for making electric motors and phone batteries.

c)

Textile manufacturing, for dyeing fabrics.

d)

Construction, for producing cement.