Properties of Metals, Non-Metals, and Metalloids Quiz

What are the physical properties of metals?

• Rigidity, fragility, non-conductive, and flexibility

• Opacity, conductivity, hardness, and brittleness

• Luster, conductivity, malleability, and ductility

• Transparency, brittleness, insulating, and dullness

What are the uses of metalloids?

• Metalloids are used in agriculture as fertilizers

• Metalloids are used in clothing and textile manufacturing

• Metalloids are used in cooking utensils and kitchenware

• Metalloids are used in semiconductors, glass manufacturing, and as catalysts in chemical reactions.

What are the different types of alloys?

• Aluminum, Titanium, Iron

• Plastic, Glass, Wood

• Some common types of alloys include steel, brass, bronze, and stainless steel.

• Gold, Silver, Copper

How do metals and non-metals compare in terms of their properties?

• Non-metals are generally good conductors of electricity and heat, brittle, and have a shiny appearance

• Metals are generally good conductors of electricity and heat, malleable, and have a shiny appearance, while non-metals are poor conductors, brittle, and have a dull appearance.

• Metals are poor conductors of electricity and heat, malleable, and have a dull appearance

• Metals and non-metals have similar properties and cannot be distinguished based on their physical characteristics

What is the general state of metals at room temperature?

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

• Solid

Which metal is known for its high electrical conductivity?

• Copper

• Aluminum

• Steel

• Lead

What is the most common metalloid used in computer chips?

• Copper

• Silicon

• Iron

• Aluminum

What is the main advantage of using alloys instead of pure metals?

• No change in properties

• Decreased properties

• Reduced durability

• Improved properties

What are the two main components of brass alloy?

• Copper and zinc

• Nickel and titanium

• Iron and aluminum

• Gold and silver

What is the main characteristic that distinguishes metalloids from metals and non-metals?

• They have a low electrical conductivity

• They are highly reactive with other elements

• Properties of both metals and non-metals

• They are always solid at room temperature