Lesson 4.1.2.3

4.1.2.3 Metals and non-metals Quiz: AQA Chemistry, Unit 1

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The 20 questions

  1. Elements that react to form positive ions are:

    • Noble gases
    • Metals
    • Non-metals
    • Isotopes
  2. Elements that do not form positive ions are:

    • Transition elements
    • Alkali metals
    • Non-metals
    • Metals
  3. Where are most metallic elements located on the periodic table?

    • Left and bottom
    • Right and top
    • Right and bottom
    • Centre and top
  4. Where are non-metal elements located on the periodic table?

    • Centre and bottom
    • Right and top
    • Left and top
    • Left and bottom
  5. What proportion of elements are metals?

    • The majority
    • Only a few
    • Exactly half
    • None
  6. Which is an example of a non-metal in Group 7?

    • Calcium
    • Sodium
    • Chlorine
    • Potassium
  7. What type of ions do metal atoms form during chemical reactions?

    • Positive ions
    • Neutral atoms
    • Isotope ions
    • Negative ions
  8. Why do non-metal atoms tend to gain electrons?

    • Empty outer shells
    • Strong metallic bonds
    • Excess positive charge
    • Nearly full outer shells
  9. Which group contains elements that are non-metals?

    • Group 2 only
    • Transition metals only
    • Group 1 only
    • Group 7
  10. Which element is a metal?

    • Nitrogen
    • Sodium
    • Oxygen
    • Chlorine
  11. What type of ions do metals form during reactions?

    • Neutral atoms
    • Covalent molecules
    • Negative ions
    • Positive ions
  12. Which group of elements are known as the noble gases?

    • Group 7
    • Group 1
    • Group 0
    • Group 2
  13. Which element is a metal located near the bottom left?

    • Carbon
    • Fluorine
    • Neon
    • Caesium
  14. Which element is a non-metal located near the top right?

    • Lithium
    • Neon
    • Potassium
    • Sodium
  15. What relates an element's position in the periodic table to its behaviour?

    • Relative atomic mass
    • Isotope number
    • Atomic structure
    • Density value
  16. What determines a metal's tendency to form positive ions?

    • Inner shell protons
    • Total neutron count
    • Outer electron arrangement
    • Nucleus size
  17. Which physical property is typical of most metals?

    • Gaseous state
    • Brittle solid
    • Poor conductor
    • Conducts electricity
  18. What are chemical reactions of elements directly related to?

    • Atomic mass
    • Total nucleon number
    • Electron arrangement
    • Isotope mass
  19. Where are metals found on the periodic table?

    • Right and top
    • Centre only
    • Left and bottom
    • Top left corner
  20. Which physical property do most metals share?

    • Low melting point
    • High electronegativity
    • Good electrical conductivity
    • Poor thermal transfer

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