Physical Properties Quiz

Which of the following is NOT typically an insulator?

• Glass

• Plastic

• Copper

• Wool

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What is a common physical property of metals?

• Brittle

• Poor conductor of electricity

• Malleable

• Non-reactive

Which element is an alkali metal?

• Potassium (K)

• Chlorine (Cl)

• Argon (Ar)

• Lead (Pb)

What properties do metalloids have?

• Only metallic properties

• Only nonmetallic properties

• Properties of both metals and nonmetals

• Properties of noble gases

Which of the following is NOT a property of nonmetals?

• Poor conductor of heat

• High density

• Brittle

• Poor conductor of electricity

What is a common characteristic of nonmetals in terms of electrical conductivity?

• Good conductors

• Poor conductors

• Excellent conductors

• Superconductors

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Which property is NOT associated with nonmetals?

• Malleable

• Brittle

• Low density

• Low melting point

Which of the following is NOT a metalloid?

• Boron

• Silicon

• Oxygen

• Germanium

What is the primary characteristic of elements classified as metalloids?

• They are all gases at room temperature

• They conduct electricity like metals

• They have properties of both metals and nonmetals

• They are all radioactive

What is a key feature of metalloids in the periodic table?

• They are all metals

• They are all nonmetals

• They have a mix of metallic and nonmetallic properties

• They are all gases