Lesson 5.1.2.3
5.1.2.3 Metals and non-metals Quiz: AQA Combined Science, Unit 8
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The 20 questions
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Elements that react to form positive ions are:
- Metals
- Non-metals
- Noble gases
- Halogens
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Elements that do not form positive ions are:
- Alkali metals
- Alloys
- Metals
- Non-metals
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Where are most metals located on the periodic table?
- Top left corner
- Centre only
- Left and bottom
- Right and top
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Where are non-metals positioned on the periodic table?
- Left and bottom
- Right and top
- Far left column
- Bottom centre
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The majority of elements are:
- Gases
- Metals
- Halogens
- Non-metals
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Which group contains the most reactive metals on the left of the table?
- Group 1
- Group 0
- Group 4
- Group 7
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Which physical property is characteristic of metals?
- Conduct electricity
- Low melting points
- Brittle solids
- Poor thermal conductors
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How many outer electrons do metal atoms typically possess?
- Eight
- Few
- A full shell
- Seven
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An element forms a positive ion during a reaction. What is it?
- Non-metal
- Noble gas
- Metal
- Halogen
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Element Y gains one electron to form Y⁻. Y is most likely a:
- Non-metal
- Metal
- Noble gas
- Alkali metal
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Which of sodium, magnesium, chlorine and potassium is most likely a non-metal?
- Potassium
- Magnesium
- Chlorine
- Sodium
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Which element is most likely to be metallic?
- Oxygen (Group 6, Period 2)
- Magnesium (Group 2, Period 3)
- Neon (Group 0, Period 2)
- Chlorine (Group 7, Period 3)
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A solid element is shiny, conducts electricity and forms positive ions. What is its best classification?
- Halogen
- Metal
- Noble gas
- Non-metal
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What do metal atoms form when they react?
- Neutral atoms
- Negative ions
- Positive ions
- Covalent bonds
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Potassium has atomic number 19. What type of element is it?
- Noble gas
- Halogen
- Non-metal
- Metal
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Which area of the periodic table contains the most metallic elements?
- Bottom right
- Top right
- Top left
- Bottom left
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How many electrons are in the outer shell of Group 7 atoms?
- Six
- Seven
- Eight
- One
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What melting point characteristic is typical of most metals?
- Variable boiling points
- Room temperature liquids
- High melting points
- Low melting points
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Where are non-metals primarily found in the periodic table?
- Bottom row only
- Left and bottom
- Centre block
- Right and top
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An element with electronic structure 2,8,1 forms which type of ion?
- Neutral molecule
- Positive ion
- Diatomic ion
- Negative ion
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