Metals and Non-Metals: Properties and Reactions Quiz

Question 1

Which property is a characteristic of metals?

Accepted Answer

Good conductors of heat and electricity

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Low melting point

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Brittle

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React readily with water

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a metal?

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Sulfur

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Copper

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Iron

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Aluminium

Question 3

What type of bond is formed when electrons are transferred from metal atoms?

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Metallic bond

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Ionic bond

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Covalent bond

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Hydrogen bond

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a non-metal?

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Sodium

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Carbon

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Fluorine

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Phosphorus

Question 5

Identify the non-metal from the following options:

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Sulfur

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Iron

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Gold

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Copper

Question 6

Which of the following is a characteristic chemical property of non-metals?

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Formation of acidic oxides

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Shiny appearance

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High melting point

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Good conductors of heat

Question 7

Which of these describes a chemical property of metals?

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Metals react with oxygen to form metal oxides.

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Metals can be easily shaped.

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Metals conduct electricity well.

Question 8

Which of the following properties is characteristic of metals?

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Shiny and lustrous

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Brittle and easily broken

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Insulating and do not conduct electricity

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Low melting point and vaporise easily

Question 9

Which of the following elements is NOT classified as a non-metal?

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Sodium (Na)

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Oxygen (O)

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Sulphur (S)

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Chlorine (Cl)

Question 10

Which of the following changes involves a chemical reaction?

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Burning of wood

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Dissolving salt in water

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Melting of ice

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Boiling of water

Question 11

Which of the following describes a brittle material?

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Breaks easily when hit

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Can be easily bent without breaking

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Can be stretched without breaking

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Is strong and durable

Question 12

Which of the following is a chemical reaction characteristic of non-metals?

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React with oxygen to form oxides

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React with acids

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React with bases

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Displace hydrogen from water

Question 13

Which of the following elements conducts electricity well?

Accepted Answer

Sodium

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Chlorine

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Oxygen

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Carbon

Question 14

Which of the following metals reacts most vigorously with water?

Accepted Answer

Sodium

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Iron

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Copper

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Aluminium

Question 15

Which of the following is a noble gas?

Accepted Answer

Helium

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Chlorine

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Oxygen

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Sodium

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of non-metals?

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Shiny

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Poor conductors of heat and electricity

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Brittle (cannot be hammered into thin sheets)

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Form acidic oxides when they react with oxygen

Question 17

The ability of a metal to be hammered into thin sheets is called:

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Malleability

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Ductility

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Conductivity

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Reactivity

Question 18

Which metal is the most reactive?

Accepted Answer

Sodium

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Iron

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Copper

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Aluminium

Question 19

Which of the following non-metals exists as a liquid at room temperature?

Accepted Answer

Bromine

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Chlorine

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Iodine

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Fluorine

Question 20

Which of the following non-metals is the most electronegative?

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Fluorine

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Oxygen

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Nitrogen

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Chlorine

Question 21

Graphite is an example of a:

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Metalloid

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Metal

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Non-metal

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Alloy

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT a use of metals?

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Fertilizers

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Electrical wires

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Jewelry

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Medicines

Question 23

What are the defining characteristics of a metal?

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Metals are shiny, can be shaped by hammering, and conduct heat and electricity.

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Metals are dull, hard, and do not conduct heat.

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Metals dissolve easily in water.

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Metals are magnetic and brittle.

Question 24

Which property indicates how easily a material allows electricity to flow through it?

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Electrical conductivity

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Reactivity

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Density

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Flammability

Question 25

A physical characteristic of metals is:

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Shiny

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Reactive

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Brittle

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Insulating

Question 26

Which of the following elements is NOT a non-metal?

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Sodium

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Carbon

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Nitrogen

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Phosphorus

Question 27

A chemical property of metals is their:

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High electrical conductivity

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Low reactivity

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High thermal conductivity

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Low melting point

Question 28

Which non-metal is crucial for the production of glass?

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Silicon

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Carbon

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Nitrogen

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Phosphorus

Question 29

Gold is found in the Earth's crust as:

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A free element

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A compound

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An alloy

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An ore

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT a property commonly associated with non-metals?

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Good conductors of heat and electricity

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Brittle (easily broken)

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React with metals to form salts

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Exist as gases at room temperature

Question 31

What is the name of the compound formed when a metal reacts with oxygen?

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Oxide

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Hydroxide

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Chloride

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Carbonate

Question 32

Which of the following metals is generally considered the most reactive?

Accepted Answer

Potassium

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Iron

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Copper

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Gold

Question 33

What is the primary purpose of extracting metals from their ores?

Accepted Answer

To obtain pure metals for various practical applications

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To remove impurities from the ores

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To prevent the ores from corroding

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To increase the monetary value of the ores

Question 34

Which of the following is an example of a transition metal?

Accepted Answer

Iron

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Gold

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Sodium

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Aluminium

Question 35

Which of the following is NOT a non-metal?

Accepted Answer

Iron

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Carbon

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Sulfur

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Oxygen

Question 36

What is the product of a reaction between a metal and oxygen?

Accepted Answer

An oxide

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A salt

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A gas

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A violent reaction

Question 37

Which material conducts heat well?

Accepted Answer

Copper

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Wood

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Plastic

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Rubber

Question 38

Which element is a metalloid?

Accepted Answer

Silicon

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Gold

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Chlorine

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Sodium

Question 39

What is the symbol for the element iron?

Accepted Answer

Fe

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Au

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Cu

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Ag

Question 40

Which process is used to extract metals from their ores?

Accepted Answer

Electrolysis

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Distillation

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Filtration

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Evaporation

Question 41

What is the chemical formula for table salt?

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NaCl

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H2O

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CO2

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CH4

Question 42

Which element is a transition metal?

Accepted Answer

Iron

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Aluminum

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Gold

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Carbon

Question 43

Which of the following metals is the most reactive?

Accepted Answer

Sodium

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Iron

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Copper

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Gold

Question 44

What happens when a metal reacts with water?

Accepted Answer

Produces hydrogen gas

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Produces oxygen gas

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No reaction occurs

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Produces a salt

Question 45

Which of the following is an example of a non-metal?

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Carbon

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Aluminium

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Magnesium

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Potassium

Question 46

What is the chemical symbol for sodium?

Accepted Answer

Na

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K

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Cl

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Fe

Question 47

Which of the following elements is a noble gas?

Accepted Answer

Helium

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Nitrogen

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Oxygen

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Carbon

Question 48

What type of compound is formed when a metal reacts with a non-metal?

Accepted Answer

Salt

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Acid

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Base

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Oxide

Question 49

Which of the following metals is commonly used in aircraft bodies?

Accepted Answer

Aluminium

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Iron

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Copper

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Gold

Question 50

What is the main difference between a conductor and an insulator?

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Conductors allow electricity to flow through them, while insulators do not.

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Insulators allow electricity to flow through them, while conductors do not.

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Conductors are always solid, while insulators are always gas.

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Insulators are always liquid, while conductors are always gas.

Question 51

Metals tend to be shiny, but which of the following is NOT a physical property of metals?

Accepted Answer

Brittleness

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Malleability

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Ductility

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Conductivity

Question 52

Which of the following metals is the most reactive?

Accepted Answer

Potassium

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Iron

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Copper

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Aluminium

Question 53

What happens when a metal reacts with oxygen?

Accepted Answer

Forms an oxide

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Releases hydrogen gas

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Changes colour

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Melts

Question 54

Which of the following is a non-metal?

Accepted Answer

Carbon

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Silver

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Iron

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Gold

Question 55

What is the symbol for the element chlorine?

Accepted Answer

Cl

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C

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Ch

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Cy

Question 56

Which of the following is a typical property of metals?

Accepted Answer

Shiny, malleable and good conductors of electricity

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Brittle, transparent and poor conductors of electricity

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Flexible, strong and resistant to corrosion

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Hard, brittle and magnetic

Question 57

Which of the following elements is classified as a non-metal?

Accepted Answer

Oxygen

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Sodium

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Iron

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Gold

Question 58

Which of the following metals is the most reactive?

Accepted Answer

Potassium

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Copper

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Iron

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Aluminium

Question 59

Which of the following is an example of an alloy?

Accepted Answer

Stainless steel

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Pure iron

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Gold

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Silver

Question 60

Which element is an excellent conductor of electricity and has a relatively high melting point?

Accepted Answer

Aluminum

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Sodium

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Carbon

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Sulfur

Question 61

What type of chemical reaction occurs when a metal reacts with a non-metal?

Accepted Answer

Redox

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Neutralization

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Combustion

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Decomposition

Question 62

Which of the following is a non-metal that exists as a solid at room temperature?

Accepted Answer

Phosphorus

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Oxygen

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Nitrogen

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Chlorine

Question 63

Which metal is more reactive, iron or potassium?

Accepted Answer

Potassium

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Iron

Question 64

What is the chemical symbol for gold?

Accepted Answer

Au

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Fe

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Cl

Answer

He