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Metals and Nonmetals: Properties and Uses
Chemistry
This content explores the distinguishing physical and chemical properties of metals and nonmetals, their reactions, and their various applications. It also touches upon concepts like allotropy, alloy formation, corrosion, and metalloids.
Metals
Nonmetals
Properties
30 Questions
Easy
Ages 12+
Feb 13, 2026
About this Study Set
This study set covers Chemistry through
30 practice questions.
This content explores the distinguishing physical and chemical properties of metals and nonmetals, their reactions, and their various applications. It also touches upon concepts like allotropy, alloy formation, corrosion, and metalloids. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
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1
Which of the following elements typically has a metallic luster?
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A
Sulfur
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B
Copper
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C
Carbon
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D
Oxygen
2
Nonmetals are generally:
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A
Malleable and ductile
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B
Brittle
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C
Good conductors of heat
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D
Lustrous
3
Which property allows metals to be drawn into thin wires?
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A
Malleability
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B
Ductility
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C
Sonority
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D
Conductivity
4
Which of these is a nonmetal that is a good conductor of heat and electricity?
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A
Diamond
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B
Graphite
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C
Sulfur
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D
Phosphorus
5
Metals typically form oxides that are:
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A
Acidic
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B
Basic
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C
Amphoteric
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D
Neutral
6
Which metal is liquid at room temperature?
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A
Iron
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B
Gold
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C
Mercury
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D
Aluminum
7
Alloys are formed by mixing:
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A
Metals with nonmetals
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B
Nonmetals with nonmetals
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C
Metals with other metals
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D
Nonmetals with acids
8
Brass is an alloy of:
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A
Iron and Zinc
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B
Copper and Zinc
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C
Aluminum and Copper
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D
Lead and Tin
9
The process of depositing a thin layer of zinc on iron to prevent rusting is called:
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A
Electroplating
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B
Alloying
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C
Galvanization
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D
Tinning
10
Rust is mainly composed of:
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A
Hydrated iron oxide
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B
Copper carbonate
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C
Aluminum oxide
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D
Zinc oxide
11
Which of the following is a characteristic property of nonmetals?
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A
High tensile strength
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B
Sonorous
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C
Brittle
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D
Good conductors of electricity
12
Elements that show properties of both metals and nonmetals are called:
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A
Alloys
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B
Metalloids
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C
Nonmetals
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D
Covalent compounds
13
Silicon is an example of a:
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A
Metal
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B
Nonmetal
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C
Metalloid
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D
Noble gas
14
Which metal is known for its use in making jewelry?
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A
Iron
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B
Copper
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C
Gold
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D
Aluminum
15
Which metal is used for making electrical wires and cables due to its good conductivity?
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A
Lead
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B
Zinc
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C
Aluminum
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D
Copper
16
The hardest substance known is:
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A
Graphite
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B
Diamond
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C
Iron
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D
Silicon
17
Nonmetals generally have low density, with an exception being:
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A
Sulfur
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B
Carbon
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C
Diamond
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D
Iodine
18
Which of these is a characteristic of metals?
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A
Nonlustrous
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B
Low melting point
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C
Good conductors of heat
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D
Brittle
19
The green deposit on copper articles is due to the formation of:
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A
Copper oxide
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B
Copper chloride
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C
Copper carbonate
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D
Copper sulfate
20
Metals are generally good conductors of heat and electricity because they have:
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A
Strong ionic bonds
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B
Free electrons
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C
Low melting points
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D
Densely packed atoms
21
Which metal is used in automobile batteries?
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A
Tin
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B
Magnesium
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C
Lead
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D
Zinc
22
Carbon exists in various allotropic forms, including:
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A
Brass
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B
Steel
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C
Diamond
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D
Bronze
23
Which of the following is a nonmetal that can be cut with a knife?
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A
Iron
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B
Aluminum
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C
Sodium
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D
Copper
24
Acidic oxides dissolve in water to give an acidic solution that turns:
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A
Red litmus blue
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B
Blue litmus red
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C
Red litmus red
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D
Blue litmus blue
25
Which of the following elements is a metal?
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A
Oxygen
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B
Nitrogen
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C
Sulfur
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D
Iron
26
The ability of a metal to be hammered into thin sheets is called:
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A
Ductility
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B
Malleability
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C
Brittleness
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D
Tenacity
27
Which nonmetal is used as a reducing agent in metallurgy?
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A
Sulfur
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B
Phosphorus
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C
Carbon
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D
Iodine
28
Metals are generally:
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A
Insulators
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B
Conductors
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C
Non-reactive
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D
Brittle
29
Cathodic protection of iron involves connecting it to a more reactive metal, such as:
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A
Copper
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B
Silver
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C
Magnesium
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D
Gold
30
Which property is NOT typically shown by nonmetals?
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A
Low density
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B
Low melting point
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C
Good conductor of electricity
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D
Brittle
