Quiz on Elements and Metals

What is an element?

• A substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances

• A mixture of different substances

• A type of metal

• A compound of two or more elements

Most elements are metals. Which side of the periodic table can we find them?

• Left

• Right

• Top

• Bottom

Which of the following is a property of metals?

• Metals are dull and brittle

• Metals do not conduct electricity

• Metals can be drawn into wires

• Metals cannot be hammered into sheets

What happens when metals are hit?

• They make a dull thud

• They ring like a bell

• They shatter into pieces

• They melt

Which of the following substances is a metal?

• Sulfur

• Oxygen

• Iron

• Carbon

Which of the following substances is a non-metal?

• Copper

• Aluminium

• Carbon

• Iron

Which property is most likely to be found in metals?

• Brittle

• Lustrous

• Non-conductive

• Dull

What materials are saucepans commonly made of?

• Copper, iron, or aluminium

• Gold, silver, or platinum

• Wood, plastic, or glass

• Tin, zinc, or lead

What metal is typically used to make electrical wires?

• Gold

• Copper

• Iron

• Aluminium

Springs are usually made of which material?

• Gold

• Steel

• Copper

• Aluminium