Properties of Non Metals Quiz

1.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Aiden and Maya are discussing how metals differ from nonmetals. How do metals differ from nonmetals?

metals are shiny, nonmetals are dull

metals are good insulators, nonmetals are good conductors

metals are powdery

nonmetals are shiny

2.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

Elijah 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?

metal

nonmetal

metalloid

3.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

Ava was examining elements and their physical properties. She described an element in her science journal as having no shine, an insulator, and very brittle. What would this element be a metal, nonmetal, or metalloid?

metal

nonmetal

metalloid

4.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

During a science class, Arjun observed an element that was brittle and didn't have a strong shine (dull). The element had similar properties to Iodine and was from period number 3. Can you identify the element?

Fluorine

Astatine

Chlorine

Radon

5.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Maya is organizing her periodic table and wants to place the non-metal books in a specific section. Where are the non-metals typically found on a periodic table?

In the middle

In the top rows

On the left-hand side

On the right-hand side

6.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Avery is learning about elements in her science class. She wonders which type of elements are most likely to

gain electrons

lose electrons

gain protons

lose protons

7.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

During a science class, Maya asked which nonmetal is very essential for our life. Can you help her?

Iodine

Oxygen

Nitrogen

Chlorine

8.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Luna is working on a science project about water purification. Which non-metal should she consider using in the process?

Oxygen

Nitrogen

Chlorine

Iodine

9.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

During a science experiment, William observed that the only liquid non-metal is

Sodium

Nitrogen

Bromine

Chlorine

10.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Aria noticed that non-metals are ___ conductors of heat when she was cooking.

Good

Poor / Bad

11.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

During a science class, Mia was asked where non-metals are mostly found on the periodic table. What should she answer?

Left

Right

12.

Multiple Choice

3 mins

1 pt

Mia, Henry, and Samuel conducted a laboratory investigation to learn more about the physical properties of different elements. They observed four samples and recorded their observations in the table. Based on these observations, which sample is most likely a nonmetal?

Sample 1

Sample 2

Sample 3

Sample 4

13.

Match

1 min

1 pt

Label the groups with the following

Metalloids

Group 1

Nobel Gasses

Groups 3-12

Alkaline Earth Metals

Groups 13-16 (mixed)

Alkaline Metals

Group 2

Transition Metals

Group 18

14.

Match

1 min

1 pt

Match the elements and the type

F

Metalloids

Rb

Transition Metal

Ca

Alkaline Metal

Pt

Alkaline Earth Metal

Si

Non-Metal

15.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Aria is conducting an experiment in her chemistry class to determine which halogen is the most reactive. Which one should she expect to be the most reactive?

Iodine.

Chlorine.

Fluorine.

Bromine.

16.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Avery is conducting an experiment to determine which materials are brittle. Which of the following is likely to be brittle?

Metal

Nonmetal

17.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Evelyn is learning about elements in her science class. She discovers that fluorine is used in many tooth pastes because it helps maintain healthy teeth. At room temperature it is gaseous, and does not conduct electricity. Based off these properties, it would be classified as?

A metal

A non metal

A metalloid

18.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

During a chemistry class, Luna asked which elements are the most electronegative in their respective periods. What would be the correct answer?

Halogens

Alkali metals

Alkaline earth

Metalloids

19.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

Liam found an element in his backyard. By looking at the element illustrated here, how might you classify it by appearance?

Metal

Non-Metal

Metalloid

20.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Ethan is learning about chemistry and wonders: Nonmetals are

usually cations

likely to lose electrons

usually negative ions

all of these

Explore this activity with a free account