WorksheetsProperties and Uses of Elements
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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?
Nonmetal
Metalloid
Metal
Rare Earth Metal
Which of the following is a characteristic of nonmetals?
They are malleable and ductile.
They are located on the left side of the periodic table.
They are typically brittle and are poor conductors of heat.
They have a metallic luster.
An element found along the zigzag line on the periodic table is most likely a
metal
nonmetal
metalloid
rare earth metal
The primary importance of rare Earth elements in modern life is their use in...
common construction materials like wood and cement
traditional household cleaning products
high-tech electronics, magnets, and renewable energy technologies.
food preservation and packaging
Which element property is most important for its use in computer chips?
Malleability
Dullness
High density
Semi conductivity
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...
Metal
Nonmetal
Metalloid
Rare Earth Metal
What group of elements is essential for making the screens on your cell phone and television glow?
Nonmetal
Metalloids
Rare Earth Metal
Metals
What is the primary difference in the physical properties of a metal and a nonmetal?
Nonmetals are typically shiny and malleable, while metals are dull and brittle.
Nonmetals are excellent conductors of electricity, while metals are poor conductors.
Metals are typically shiny and conductive, while nonmetals are often dull and poor conductors.
Metals are always liquids or gases at room temperature, while nonmetals are always solids.
Which of the following is classified as a metalloid
Gold (Au)
Oxygen (O)
Uranium (U)
Boron (B)
The use of rare Earth elements is most critical in which of the following industries?
Agriculture, for creating fertilizer
Automotive and tech, for making electric motors and phone batteries.
Textile manufacturing, for dyeing fabrics.
Construction, for producing cement.
