Exploring the World of Metals

Which of the following is a common property of metals?

• Brittle

• Ductile

• Non-conductive

• Transparent

Identify the metal from the following list:

• Sulfur

• Oxygen

• Iron

• Helium

What type of bonding is primarily responsible for the properties of metals?

• Ionic bonding

• Covalent bonding

• Metallic bonding

• Hydrogen bonding

Which metal is the most reactive according to the reactivity series?

• Gold

• Copper

• Potassium

• Silver

Which of the following is an example of an alloy?

• Copper

• Brass

• Aluminum

• Zinc

Explain why metals are good conductors of electricity.

• They have free electrons that move easily.

• They have tightly bound electrons.

• They have a high density.

• They are non-reactive.

Which of the following metals is commonly used in electrical wiring?

• Lead

• Copper

• Iron

• Tin

Describe the process of metallic bonding.

• Sharing of electron pairs between atoms.

• Transfer of electrons from one atom to another.

• A sea of delocalized electrons around positive metal ions.

• Attraction between oppositely charged ions.

Which metal is least likely to corrode?

• Iron

• Aluminum

• Gold

• Zinc

What is the primary use of stainless steel?

• Electrical wiring

• Jewelry making

• Construction and kitchenware

• Battery production