Metals, Non-Metals, and Metalloids Quiz

Test your knowledge of the properties and classification of metals, non-metals, and metalloids on the periodic table

6 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Boron and Silicon are elements that

  1. may have both properties of metals and non metals
  2. always conduct electricity
  3. are brittle and ductile at the same time
  4. are malleable and high in luster
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Find a metal element in your periodic table.  Is it found on the.........

  1. right of the periodic table?
  2. left of the periodic table?
  3. stair case of t he periodic table?
  4. bottom of the periodic table?
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Find this element in your periodic table:  He.  Is it a......

  1. metalloid
  2. substance
  3. non metal
  4. metal
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

A metal has to have 3 physical properties to be classified as a metal.....

  1. magnetic, poor conductor, brittle
  2. high luster, malleable, good conductor
  3. break easily, ductile, poor conductor
  4. poor conductor, high luster, magnetic
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

When a substance has a high luster, high malleability/ductility, and a high conductivity is a 

  1. metalloid
  2. a gas
  3. a metal
  4. a non metal
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The elements that share properties of both metals and non metals are called:

  1. magnetic
  2. non metals
  3. gases
  4. metalloids