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Metals and non-metals HIA Science quiz set 2: free practice for HIA International. Work through this Metals and non-metals HIA Science quiz set 2 and get instant feedback on every answer. If you get stuck, review the 23.1 Metals and non-metals – Notes lesson. More practice: HIA International — all units. Syllabus: Cambridge Lower Secondary programme.

  • Questions count: 50
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1.
Which statement correctly describes chemical property?
an element with properties between those of a metal and a non-metal
how an element behaves in reactions, such as forming an acidic or basic oxide
how well a material lets thermal energy pass through it
the oxide of a metal, which reacts with acids
2.
Match each element to the type of oxide it forms. Which pairing is correct?
Sulfur – basic oxide
Calcium – basic oxide
Magnesium – acidic oxide
Carbon – basic oxide
3.
Rosa burned four elements, shook each product with water and measured the pH. Which conclusion is best supported?
All oxides give acidic solutions because they contain oxygen
Metal oxides give acidic solutions; non-metal oxides give alkaline ones
Metal oxides give alkaline solutions; non-metal oxides give acidic solutions
Only calcium oxide reacts with water; the others stay neutral
4.
Which statement correctly describes physical property?
how an element behaves in reactions, such as forming an acidic or basic oxide
how well a material lets electric current pass through it
a property such as conductivity or density that can be measured without a chemical change
an element with properties between those of a metal and a non-metal
5.
Which statement correctly describes electrical conductivity?
an element with properties between those of a metal and a non-metal
how an element behaves in reactions, such as forming an acidic or basic oxide
a property such as conductivity or density that can be measured without a chemical change
how well a material lets electric current pass through it
6.
Which statement correctly describes non-metal?
an element usually showing typical metallic properties
a material that allows current to flow
able to be hammered or pressed into shape
an element without typical metallic properties
7.
Which statement correctly describes thermal conductivity?
how well a material lets thermal energy pass through it
an element with properties between those of a metal and a non-metal
how an element behaves in reactions, such as forming an acidic or basic oxide
the oxide of a metal, which reacts with acids
8.
Which statement correctly describes metalloid?
how an element behaves in reactions, such as forming an acidic or basic oxide
how well a material lets thermal energy pass through it
an element with properties between those of a metal and a non-metal
how well a material lets electric current pass through it
9.
Use the table. Which element is most likely a non-metal?
Element R
Element S
Element P
Element Q
10.
Which statement correctly describes acidic oxide?
how an element behaves in reactions, such as forming an acidic or basic oxide
the oxide of a non-metal, which dissolves to give an acidic solution
the oxide of a metal, which reacts with acids
an element with properties between those of a metal and a non-metal
11.
Which statement correctly describes metal?
an element without typical metallic properties
a material that allows current to flow
able to be hammered or pressed into shape
an element usually showing typical metallic properties
12.
Which term is described as: how well a material lets thermal energy pass through it?
metalloid
acidic oxide
thermal conductivity
electrical conductivity
13.
Which term is described as: the oxide of a non-metal, which dissolves to give an acidic solution?
basic oxide
physical property
acidic oxide
metalloid
14.
Match the term to its correct meaning: basic oxide
a property such as conductivity or density that can be measured without a chemical change
the oxide of a metal, which reacts with acids
the oxide of a non-metal, which dissolves to give an acidic solution
an element with properties between those of a metal and a non-metal
15.
Which term is described as: a property such as conductivity or density that can be measured without a chemical change?
physical property
chemical property
basic oxide
metalloid
16.
Which term is described as: an element usually showing typical metallic properties?
non-metal
malleable
metal
conductor
17.
Match the term to its correct meaning: chemical property
how well a material lets thermal energy pass through it
how an element behaves in reactions, such as forming an acidic or basic oxide
how well a material lets electric current pass through it
a property such as conductivity or density that can be measured without a chemical change
18.
Match the term to its correct meaning: acidic oxide
an element with properties between those of a metal and a non-metal
how well a material lets electric current pass through it
a property such as conductivity or density that can be measured without a chemical change
the oxide of a non-metal, which dissolves to give an acidic solution
19.
Match the term to its correct meaning: metalloid
the oxide of a non-metal, which dissolves to give an acidic solution
an element with properties between those of a metal and a non-metal
the oxide of a metal, which reacts with acids
how well a material lets thermal energy pass through it
20.
Which term is described as: an element with properties between those of a metal and a non-metal?
basic oxide
metalloid
acidic oxide
physical property
21.
Match the term to its correct meaning: thermal conductivity
a property such as conductivity or density that can be measured without a chemical change
how well a material lets electric current pass through it
how an element behaves in reactions, such as forming an acidic or basic oxide
how well a material lets thermal energy pass through it
22.
Match the term to its correct meaning: physical property
a property such as conductivity or density that can be measured without a chemical change
how well a material lets thermal energy pass through it
the oxide of a non-metal, which dissolves to give an acidic solution
how an element behaves in reactions, such as forming an acidic or basic oxide
23.
Which term is described as: an element without typical metallic properties?
metal
malleable
non-metal
conductor
24.
Which term is described as: how well a material lets electric current pass through it?
chemical property
electrical conductivity
acidic oxide
basic oxide
25.
Which term is described as: the oxide of a metal, which reacts with acids?
basic oxide
chemical property
acidic oxide
physical property
26.
Which term is described as: how an element behaves in reactions, such as forming an acidic or basic oxide?
chemical property
thermal conductivity
metalloid
physical property
27.
Carbon dioxide dissolved in water gives a weakly _____ solution.
saturated
alkaline
acidic
neutral
28.
Non-metal oxides are usually _____.
basic
neutral
acidic
alkaline
29.
Metals form _____ ions when they react.
negative
double
neutral
positive
30.
Metals are usually denser than non-metals. - True or false?
True
False
31.
Metal oxides are usually acidic and react with alkalis. - True or false?
True
False
32.
Silicon is an example of a metalloid. - True or false?
True
False
33.
Silicon is an example of a highly reactive alkali metal. - True or false?
True
False
34.
A metalloid has properties between those of a metal and a non-metal. - True or false?
True
False
35.
Carbon dioxide dissolving in water gives a weakly acidic solution. - True or false?
True
False
36.
Metal oxides are acidic oxides. True or false?
True – oxides of all elements are acidic
True, but only for copper oxide
False – metals do not form oxides
False – metal oxides are basic
37.
Metals gain electrons when they react, forming negative ions. - True or false?
True
False
38.
A metalloid has no properties in common with either metals or non-metals. - True or false?
True
False
39.
Metals and non-metals are mixed randomly through the Periodic Table. - True or false?
True
False
40.
Metals are good conductors of both heat and electricity. - True or false?
True
False
41.
Carbon dioxide dissolving in water gives a strongly alkaline solution. - True or false?
True
False
42.
Whether an oxide is acidic or basic is a physical property. - True or false?
True
False
43.
Most metals are solids at room temperature. - True or false?
True
False
44.
The metals and non-metals are separated by a stepped line in the Periodic Table. - True or false?
True
False
45.
Non-metal oxides are usually acidic when they dissolve in water. - True or false?
True
False
46.
Non-metal oxides are usually basic when they dissolve in water. - True or false?
True
False
47.
Metals are usually less dense than non-metals. - True or false?
True
False
48.
Metal oxides are usually basic and react with acids. - True or false?
True
False
49.
Most metals are gases at room temperature. - True or false?
True
False
50.
Metals lose electrons when they react, forming positive ions. - True or false?
True
False
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Part of Unit 5: Reactivity — see every lesson and quiz in this unit.
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