Metals and non-metals

Describe the common properties of metals and non-metals and how different uses relate to their properties.

Metals and non-metals

Describe the common properties of metals and non-metals and how different uses relate to their properties.

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Key learning points

  1. Describe some properties of metals and explain how these relate to their uses
  2. Describe some properties of non-metals and explain how these relate to their uses

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6 Questions

Q1.
What do we call the physical and chemical characteristics of a substance?
Correct Answer: properties, property
Q2.
An element is a chemical that …
can be separated into two different chemicals.
contains a metal.
Correct answer: contains only one type of atom.
melts at room temperature.
Q3.
There are ______ groups in the periodic table.
Correct answer: eight
five
seven
six
Q4.
In the modern periodic table, elements are arranged in order of their _______ numbers.
Correct answer: atomic
group
mass
periodic
Q5.
Which two elements are metals?
carbon
chlorine
Correct answer: iron
oxygen
Correct answer: sodium
Q6.
Elements with similar properties are found in the same ...
family.
Correct answer: group.
period.
team.

6 Questions

Q1.
Where are metals found in the periodic table?
the bottom rows
Correct answer: the left columns
the right columns
the top rows
Q2.
The temperature at which a substance changes from a liquid to a gas is called the ...
Correct answer: boiling point.
condensation point
evaporation point.
freezing point.
melting point.
Q3.
A material that allows heat and electricity to pass through it is called a .
Correct Answer: conductor
Q4.
Select two properties of non-metals.
Correct answer: brittle
high boiling point
Correct answer: low melting points
malleable
sonorous
Q5.
Select the two properties that makes metals suitable for making electrical cables.
Correct answer: conducts electricity
Correct answer: ductile
high melting point
malleable
sonorous
Q6.
Match the metal property to its use.
Correct Answer:shiny,mirror

mirror

Correct Answer:sonorous,cymbal

cymbal

Correct Answer:conducts electricity,lightning rod

lightning rod

Correct Answer:strong,axe head

axe head

Correct Answer:conducts heat,radiator or heater

radiator or heater

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