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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which of these grouping of elements could have the characteristic of luster (shiny)?
Metal
Nonmetal
metalloids
Both metals and metalloids
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these is a property of metals?It's malleableIt can't conduct electricityThey are used in foodIt's very brittle
- 3. Multiple ChoiceBrittleMetalNonmetal
- 4. Multiple ChoiceGood conductor of heatMetalNonmetal
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which element is a metalloid?TitaniumSeleniumPotassiumPolonium - 6. Multiple ChoiceIron is a good conductor, malleable and magnetic. What type of element is Iron?MetalNonmetalMetalloidPretty
- 7. Multiple ChoiceA student is given a sample of an unknown substance. He is asked to determine if it is classified as a metal, a metalloid, or a nonmetal. He discovered that the unknown element conducted some heat and electricity, had a shiny luster, and broke easily. This element is most likely ametalnonmetalmetalloidcannot be determined
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is a property of a non-metal?Conducts electricity and heats wellCan be hammered into thin sheetsIs brittle and breaks easilyHas a shiny, metallic luster
- 9. Multiple ChoiceAll of the following are properties used to classify elements as metals, non-metals, and metalloids EXCEPT —textureconductivitylustermalleability
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following correctly lists the three main groups of elements from greatest conductivity to least conductivity?Nonmetals -metalloids-metalsmetals-nonmetals-metalloidsmetalloids-metals-nonmetalsmetals-metalloids-nonmetals
- 11. Multiple ChoiceSilicon is a semiconductor and has properties of both metals and nonmetals. What type of element is Silicon?MetalNonmetalMetalloidPretty
- 12. Multiple ChoiceJohn 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?metalnonmetalmetalloid
- 13. Multiple Choice´Elizabeth was examining elements and their physical properties. She 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?metalnonmetalmetalloid
- 14. Multiple ChoiceIf a material can easily be drawn into the shape of a wire, it isDuctileMagneticMalleableReactive
- 15. Multiple ChoiceAll of the following would classify an element as a metal except?DullLusterMalleableHard
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhich table below correctly lists the properties of metals and nonmetals? *ABCD
- 17. Multiple ChoiceA student tested the conductivity of four elements using an incomplete electrical circuit. When the element is placed in the circuit, the bulb lights up brightly, lights up dimly, or does not light up at all based on the element’s ability to conduct electricity. The table below shows the results of her investigation. Based on the results of the conductivity test, which element is classified as a metal?HydrogenArsenicKryptonCopper
- 18. Multiple ChoiceThe word “luster” refers to which property of matter?The ability to conduct electrical or thermal energyCapable of being drawn out into thin wiresThe way a surface appears when it reflects lightSuitable for being shaped by beating or rolling
- 19. Multiple ChoiceIf a substance is magnetic it is most likely ametalnon-metal
- 20. Multiple ChoiceThe table shows the properties of four elements. Which element in the table is classified as a metal?ManganeseSulfurSiliconNeon
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