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Metals and non-metals – Quiz

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Metals and non-metals HIA Science quiz: free practice for HIA International. Work through this Metals and non-metals HIA Science quiz and get instant feedback on every answer. If you get stuck, review the 5.1 Metals and non-metals – Notes lesson. More practice: HIA International — all units. Syllabus: Cambridge Lower Secondary programme.

  • Questions count: 50
  • Passing grade: A-
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1.
Which practical work belongs to Metals And Non Metals?
Compare pure metals with alloys and connect composition to material properties
Use filtration, evaporation, crystallisation and distillation where appropriate
Compare samples using fair tests for appearance, conductivity, hardness and malleability
Link material properties to uses such as wires, tools, containers and construction
2.
Which statement correctly describes malleable?
a material that does not let heat or electricity pass through easily
breaking or shattering when hit, as most solid non-metals do
able to be hammered or bent into shape without breaking
an element that is usually dull and a poor conductor of heat and electricity
3.
Which statement correctly describes ductile?
able to be pulled out into a wire
a material that lets heat or electricity pass through it easily
breaking or shattering when hit, as most solid non-metals do
a material that does not let heat or electricity pass through easily
4.
Which statement best expresses the lesson objective about Metals and non-metals?
Recognise properties of metals and non-metals
The terms brittle and conductor are always interchangeable
Evidence is unnecessary when studying Metals and non-metals
Every model is an exact copy of reality
5.
Which statement correctly describes non-metal?
making a ringing sound when struck
an element that is usually dull and a poor conductor of heat and electricity
able to be pulled out into a wire
a material that lets heat or electricity pass through it easily
6.
Which statement correctly describes metal?
a material that lets heat or electricity pass through it easily
able to be pulled out into a wire
an element that is usually shiny, strong, and a good conductor of heat and electricity
an element that is usually dull and a poor conductor of heat and electricity
7.
Which statement correctly describes insulator?
able to be hammered or bent into shape without breaking
a material that does not let heat or electricity pass through easily
able to be pulled out into a wire
breaking or shattering when hit, as most solid non-metals do
8.
Which statement correctly describes conductor?
breaking or shattering when hit, as most solid non-metals do
able to be pulled out into a wire
a material that lets heat or electricity pass through it easily
making a ringing sound when struck
9.
Which term is described as: a material that does not let heat or electricity pass through easily?
metal
brittle
insulator
malleable
10.
Match the term to its correct meaning: conductor
able to be hammered or bent into shape without breaking
a material that lets heat or electricity pass through it easily
breaking or shattering when hit, as most solid non-metals do
able to be pulled out into a wire
11.
Match the term to its correct meaning: non-metal
able to be hammered or bent into shape without breaking
an element that is usually dull and a poor conductor of heat and electricity
a material that lets heat or electricity pass through it easily
breaking or shattering when hit, as most solid non-metals do
12.
Match the term to its correct meaning: brittle
able to be hammered or bent into shape without breaking
an element that is usually dull and a poor conductor of heat and electricity
breaking or shattering when hit, as most solid non-metals do
an element that is usually shiny, strong, and a good conductor of heat and electricity
13.
Which term is described as: able to be hammered or bent into shape without breaking?
metal
malleable
insulator
non-metal
14.
Which term is described as: an element that is usually shiny, strong, and a good conductor of heat and electricity?
metal
conductor
non-metal
sonorous
15.
Which term is described as: an element that is usually dull and a poor conductor of heat and electricity?
non-metal
ductile
brittle
sonorous
16.
Which term is described as: able to be pulled out into a wire?
brittle
metal
ductile
insulator
17.
Match the term to its correct meaning: ductile
an element that is usually shiny, strong, and a good conductor of heat and electricity
an element that is usually dull and a poor conductor of heat and electricity
a material that lets heat or electricity pass through it easily
able to be pulled out into a wire
18.
Match the term to its correct meaning: insulator
breaking or shattering when hit, as most solid non-metals do
making a ringing sound when struck
an element that is usually shiny, strong, and a good conductor of heat and electricity
a material that does not let heat or electricity pass through easily
19.
Match the term to its correct meaning: malleable
able to be pulled out into a wire
able to be hammered or bent into shape without breaking
a material that lets heat or electricity pass through it easily
breaking or shattering when hit, as most solid non-metals do
20.
Which term is described as: making a ringing sound when struck?
ductile
insulator
sonorous
non-metal
21.
Match the term to its correct meaning: metal
an element that is usually shiny, strong, and a good conductor of heat and electricity
a material that does not let heat or electricity pass through easily
able to be hammered or bent into shape without breaking
an element that is usually dull and a poor conductor of heat and electricity
22.
Match the term to its correct meaning: sonorous
breaking or shattering when hit, as most solid non-metals do
an element that is usually dull and a poor conductor of heat and electricity
able to be hammered or bent into shape without breaking
making a ringing sound when struck
23.
Which term is described as: a material that lets heat or electricity pass through it easily?
conductor
metal
insulator
non-metal
24.
The non-metal that conducts electricity is _____.
iodine
sulfur
graphite
oxygen
25.
Able to be pulled into a wire is _____.
brittle
magnetic
shiny
ductile
26.
The metal that is liquid at room temperature is _____.
iron
lead
copper
mercury
27.
A material that lets electricity pass through easily is a _____.
brittle
alloy
insulator
conductor
28.
Most solid non-metals are _____.
sonorous
malleable
brittle
ductile
29.
Metals make no sound at all when struck. - True or false?
True
False
30.
Ductile means able to float on water. - True or false?
True
False
31.
Most non-metals are poor conductors of electricity. - True or false?
True
False
32.
Most solid non-metals are malleable and ductile. - True or false?
True
False
33.
No non-metal is a gas at room temperature. - True or false?
True
False
34.
Malleable means able to be hammered into shape without breaking. - True or false?
True
False
35.
Metals are sonorous, making a ringing sound when struck. - True or false?
True
False
36.
Graphite is a non-metal that does conduct electricity. - True or false?
True
False
37.
All non-metals are excellent conductors of electricity. - True or false?
True
False
38.
Mercury is a metal that is liquid at room temperature. - True or false?
True
False
39.
Malleable means shattering easily when hit. - True or false?
True
False
40.
Graphite is a metal, which is why it conducts electricity. - True or false?
True
False
41.
All metals are dull and never shine. - True or false?
True
False
42.
Many non-metals are gases at room temperature. - True or false?
True
False
43.
Most metals have high melting points. - True or false?
True
False
44.
Ductile means able to be pulled out into a wire. - True or false?
True
False
45.
Metals are good conductors of heat and electricity. - True or false?
True
False
46.
All metals have very low melting points. - True or false?
True
False
47.
Mercury is a non-metal that is liquid at room temperature. - True or false?
True
False
48.
Most metals are shiny when freshly cut or polished. - True or false?
True
False
49.
Metals are poor conductors of heat and electricity. - True or false?
True
False
50.
Most solid non-metals are brittle. - True or false?
True
False
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Part of Unit 5: Metals, non-metals, acids and alkalis — see every lesson and quiz in this unit.
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