13 Questions
Which of the following is a physical property used to classify metals?
Metallic lustre
What happens to the surface of metals in their pure state?
They have a shining surface (metallic lustre)
Which of the following metals is most likely to have a shiny appearance even after cleaning?
Copper
What term is used to describe the ability of metals to be hammered into thin sheets?
Malleability
Which of the following metals is most likely to exhibit malleability?
Aluminium
Why should sodium metal be handled with care?
Because it reacts violently with water
Which property of metals is demonstrated by beating them into thin sheets?
Malleability
What property of metals allows them to be drawn into thin wires?
Ductility
Which metal is mentioned as the most ductile in the given text?
Gold
What is the best conductor of heat according to the given text?
Silver
What property of metals causes them to produce a sound when struck on a hard surface?
Sonorousness
Which metal mentioned in the text is used for making cooking vessels?
Copper
What does the ability of metals to conduct electricity indicate?
Good conductor of electricity
This quiz covers the physical properties of metals and non-metals, their classification, and their uses in daily life. It explores the relationship between the properties of these elements and their practical applications.
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