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Exploring Metals and Non-Metals

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a common property of metals?

a)

Poor conductors of heat

b)

Good conductors of electricity and heat

c)

Transparent and lightweight

d)

Brittle and easily breakable

2.

Which metal is known for its high conductivity?

a)

Copper

b)

Iron

c)

Gold

d)

Aluminum

3.

What property makes metals malleable?

a)

The rigidity of atomic structure.

b)

The presence of non-metallic elements.

c)

The ability of atoms to slide over each other without breaking bonds.

d)

The high melting point of metals.

4.

Which metal is often used in electrical wiring?

a)

Iron

b)

Aluminum

c)

Copper

d)

Gold

5.

What is a common property of non-metals?

a)

Non-metals are good conductors of heat and electricity.

b)

Non-metals are typically shiny and malleable.

c)

Non-metals are usually dense and heavy.

d)

Non-metals are generally poor conductors of heat and electricity.

6.

Which non-metal is essential for respiration?

a)

Hydrogen

b)

Oxygen

c)

Nitrogen

d)

Carbon Dioxide

7.

What is the state of most non-metals at room temperature?

a)

Most non-metals are only liquids at room temperature.

b)

All non-metals are solids at room temperature.

c)

Most non-metals are gases or solids at room temperature.

d)

Most non-metals are metals at room temperature.

8.

Which non-metal is used in fertilizers?

a)

Phosphorus

b)

Potassium

c)

Calcium

d)

Nitrogen

9.

Name a use of aluminum in everyday life.

a)

Aluminum cans

b)

Aluminum wire for electrical use

c)

Aluminum siding for houses

d)

Aluminum foil for cooking

10.

What is a common use of iron?

a)

Medical equipment and tools

b)

Cooking utensils and appliances

c)

Construction and manufacturing, primarily in the form of steel.

d)

Jewelry and decorative items

11.

Which non-metal is used in the production of glass?

a)

Copper

b)

Iron

c)

Aluminum

d)

Silica

12.

What is a common property of noble gases?

a)

They have incomplete valence shells and readily gain electrons.

b)

They are all gases at room temperature and have low boiling points.

c)

They are chemically inert due to having a full valence shell of electrons.

d)

They are highly reactive and form compounds easily.

13.

How are metals typically used in construction?

a)

Metals are mainly used for decorative purposes only.

b)

Metals are typically used for structural support, roofing, reinforcement, and fixtures in construction.

c)

Metals are primarily used for insulation and soundproofing.

d)

Metals are exclusively used for plumbing and electrical wiring.

14.

What is a common use of sulfur?

a)

Production of sulfuric acid

b)

Pesticide manufacturing

c)

Fertilizer production

d)

Plastic production

15.

Which metal is used to make coins?

a)

Lead

b)

Aluminum

c)

Copper, nickel, and zinc

d)

Iron

16.

What is a property that distinguishes non-metals from metals?

a)

Non-metals are shiny and malleable.

b)

Non-metals are good conductors of heat.

c)

Non-metals have high melting points.

d)

Non-metals are poor conductors of heat and electricity.