Unit 5 Periodic Table

Which of the following is a characteristic of metals?

• They are good insulators.

• They have high luster.

• They are brittle.

• They are poor conductors of electricity.

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TEKS.SCI.6.6C

What is the term for the ability of a substance to be pulled into thin wires?

• Malleability

• Conductivity

• Ductility

• Luster

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TEKS.SCI.6.6C

Identify the element type that is generally shiny and can be easily hammered into thin sheets.

• Nonmetals

• Metalloids

• Metals

• Rare Earth elements

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TEKS.SCI.6.6C

Which of the following elements is most likely to be a good conductor of electricity?

• Sulfur

• Silicon

• Copper

• Helium

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TEKS.SCI.6.6C

Compare the density of oil to water. If oil floats on water, what can be inferred about its density?

• Oil has a higher density than water.

• Oil has the same density as water.

• Oil has a lower density than water.

• Oil is not affected by water's density.

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TEKS.SCI.6.6D

Which of the following is a property of nonmetals?

• High conductivity

• High luster

• Brittle

• Malleable

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TEKS.SCI.6.6C

If a substance has a density of 0.8 g/mL, how does it compare to water?

• It is denser than water.

• It has the same density as water.

• It is less dense than water.

• It cannot be compared to water.

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TEKS.SCI.6.6D

Which element is most likely to be a metalloid?

• Oxygen

• Silicon

• Iron

• Gold

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TEKS.SCI.6.6C

A student finds that a metal can be hammered into thin sheets. What property is being demonstrated?

• Ductility

• Conductivity

• Malleability

• Luster

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TEKS.SCI.6.6C

Which of the following best describes the periodic table?

• A random list of elements

• A systematic way to organize elements

• A chart of only metals

• A list of compounds

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TEKS.SCI.6.6C