11-2 Quiz

A metal is often shiny, but is a poor conductor of electricty

• True

• False

The alkaline metals are very stable and do not react easily with other elements.

• True

• False

Which of the following categories of elements represents almost three-fourths of the periodic table?

• gases

• metalloid

• metals

• nonmetals

Which of the following does NOT describe an alkali metal such as lithium?

• hard to cut

• react quickly to oxygen

• silvery appearance

• low density

Which of the following is NOT a property of all metals?

• conduct electricity

• shiny

• does not conduct heat

• malleable when solid

All ____ except mercury are solids at room temperature.

• metalloids

• nonmetals

• metals

• mixtures

All metals ___.

• melt at high temperatures

• conduct heat and electricity

• contain iron

• react with air and water

At room temperature, most metals are ____.

• liquid
• gas
• plasma
• solid

Which of the following properties is NOT common to alkaline earth Metals?

• soft and silvery

• low density

• react MORE quickly than alkali metals

• do not occur naturally

Which general statement does NOT apply to metals?

• most are ductile

• most are malleable

• most are brittle

• most are good conductors of electricity