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Properties of metals and non-metals

6th grade (Year 7 in England) · 16 questions · Common Core: NGSS.MS-PS1-3 · England: KS3 Chemistry: The periodic table (metals and non-metals)

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  1. Question 1

    Metals and non-metals: which statement is NOT true?

    • A. All metals are solid at room temperature.
    • B. Most elements in the periodic table are metals.
    • C. Graphite is a form of carbon that conducts electricity.
    • D. Copper is used in wires because it is ductile and a good conductor.

  2. Question 2

    An element has these properties: shiny grey solid, conducts electricity, melts at 1538 °C, bends without breaking. Is it a metal or a non-metal?

    • A. metal
    • B. non-metal

  3. Question 3

    Is this property typical of metals or non-metals: rings when struck (sonorous)?

    • A. typical of metals
    • B. typical of non-metals

  4. Question 4

    Metals and non-metals: which statement is NOT true?

    • A. Most elements in the periodic table are metals.
    • B. Non-metals are always gases.
    • C. Mercury is a metal that is liquid at room temperature.
    • D. Graphite is a form of carbon that conducts electricity.

  5. Question 5

    An element has these properties: colourless gas at room temperature, does not conduct electricity. Is it a metal or a non-metal?

    • A. metal
    • B. non-metal

  6. Question 6

    Is this property typical of metals or non-metals: can be hammered into sheets (malleable)?

    • A. typical of metals
    • B. typical of non-metals

  7. Question 7

    Metals and non-metals: which statement is NOT true?

    • A. Most elements in the periodic table are metals.
    • B. Non-metals are always gases.
    • C. Mercury is a metal that is liquid at room temperature.
    • D. Copper is used in wires because it is ductile and a good conductor.

  8. Question 8

    An element has these properties: shiny reddish-brown solid, excellent conductor, can be drawn into wires. Is it a metal or a non-metal?

    • A. metal
    • B. non-metal

  9. Question 9

    Is this property typical of metals or non-metals: can be drawn into wires (ductile)?

    • A. typical of metals
    • B. typical of non-metals

  10. Question 10

    Metals and non-metals: which statement is NOT true?

    • A. Copper is used in wires because it is ductile and a good conductor.
    • B. Most elements in the periodic table are metals.
    • C. All metals are magnetic.
    • D. Graphite is a form of carbon that conducts electricity.

  11. Question 11

    An element has these properties: silvery liquid at room temperature, conducts electricity. Is it a metal or a non-metal?

    • A. metal
    • B. non-metal

  12. Question 12

    Is this property typical of metals or non-metals: dull and brittle as a solid?

    • A. typical of metals
    • B. typical of non-metals

  13. Question 13

    Metals and non-metals: which statement is NOT true?

    • A. Graphite is a form of carbon that conducts electricity.
    • B. All metals are magnetic.
    • C. Copper is used in wires because it is ductile and a good conductor.
    • D. Most elements in the periodic table are metals.

  14. Question 14

    An element has these properties: colourless gas at room temperature, does not conduct electricity. Is it a metal or a non-metal?

    • A. metal
    • B. non-metal

  15. Question 15

    Is this property typical of metals or non-metals: dull and brittle as a solid?

    • A. typical of metals
    • B. typical of non-metals

  16. Question 16

    Metals and non-metals: which statement is NOT true?

    • A. Copper is used in wires because it is ductile and a good conductor.
    • B. All metals are solid at room temperature.
    • C. Mercury is a metal that is liquid at room temperature.
    • D. Graphite is a form of carbon that conducts electricity.

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Answer key: Properties of metals and non-metals

  1. 1. A. All metals are solid at room temperature.

  2. 2. A. metal

  3. 3. A. typical of metals

  4. 4. B. Non-metals are always gases.

  5. 5. B. non-metal

  6. 6. A. typical of metals

  7. 7. B. Non-metals are always gases.

  8. 8. A. metal

  9. 9. A. typical of metals

  10. 10. C. All metals are magnetic.

  11. 11. A. metal

  12. 12. B. typical of non-metals

  13. 13. B. All metals are magnetic.

  14. 14. B. non-metal

  15. 15. B. typical of non-metals

  16. 16. B. All metals are solid at room temperature.