Metals vs Non-metals

25 MCQs covering the comparison of metals and non-metals including conductivity malleability ductility lustre strength melting points boiling points density physical states and important exceptions.

MCQs

25 questions · 20 min · 25 marks

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Sample questions

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  1. Question 1

    Which type of elements generally form cations easily

    • AMetals
    • BNon-metals
    • CNoble gases
    • DHalogens
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    Answer: A

    Metals generally form cations easily.

  2. Question 2

    Which type of elements generally have metallic bonds

    • AMetals
    • BNon-metals
    • CNoble gases
    • DHalogens
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    Answer: A

    Metals tend to form metallic bonds.

  3. Question 3

    Which property allows metals to be hammered into thin sheets

    • AMalleability
    • BDuctility
    • CBrittleness
    • DLustre
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    Answer: A

    Malleability allows metals to be hammered into thin sheets.

  4. Question 4

    Which property allows metals to be drawn into wires

    • ADuctility
    • BMalleability
    • CBrittleness
    • DHardness
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    Answer: A

    Ductility allows metals to be drawn into wires.

  5. Question 5

    Which type of elements are generally good conductors of heat

    • AMetals
    • BNon-metals
    • CNoble gases
    • DHalogens
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    Answer: A

    Metals are generally good conductors of heat.

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