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Metals and non-metals

Describe the common properties of metals and non-metals and how different uses relate to their properties.

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Q1.What do we call the physical and chemical characteristics of a substance?

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Q2.An element is a chemical that …

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Q3.There are ______ groups in the periodic table.

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Q4.In the modern periodic table, elements are arranged in order of their _______ numbers.

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Q5.Which two elements are metals?

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Q6.Elements with similar properties are found in the same ...

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Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.What do we call the physical and chemical characteristics of a substance?

1/6

Q2.An element is a chemical that …

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Q3.There are ______ groups in the periodic table.

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Q4.In the modern periodic table, elements are arranged in order of their _______ numbers.

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Q5.Which two elements are metals?

Select two (2) boxes

5/6

Q6.Elements with similar properties are found in the same ...

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Metals and non-metals

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Q1.Where are metals found in the periodic table?

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Q2.The temperature at which a substance changes from a liquid to a gas is called the ...

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Q3.A material that allows heat and electricity to pass through it is called a .

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Q4.Select two properties of non-metals.

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Q5.Select the two properties that makes metals suitable for making electrical cables.

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Q6.Match the metal property to its use.
  • shiny
  • sonorous
  • conducts electricity
  • strong
  • conducts heat
  • radiator or heater
  • axe head
  • cymbal
  • lightning rod
  • mirror

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Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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Metals and non-metals

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.Where are metals found in the periodic table?

1/6

Q2.The temperature at which a substance changes from a liquid to a gas is called the ...

2/6

Q3.A material that allows heat and electricity to pass through it is called a .

Fill in the blank.

3/6

Q4.Select two properties of non-metals.

Select two (2) boxes

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Q5.Select the two properties that makes metals suitable for making electrical cables.

Select two (2) boxes

5/6

Q6.Match the metal property to its use.
  • shiny
  • sonorous
  • conducts electricity
  • strong
  • conducts heat
  • cymbal
  • radiator or heater
  • axe head
  • mirror
  • lightning rod

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