Physical Properties of Metals
Chemistry ⇒ Metals and Non-metals
Physical Properties of Metals starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the difference between malleability and ductility.
Describe the luster of metals and explain its cause.
Describe the trend in electrical conductivity of metals across the periodic table.
Explain why alkali metals have lower densities compared to other metals.
Explain why metals are generally hard, but some like sodium and potassium are soft.
Explain why metals are good conductors of heat.
Explain why metals are malleable and ductile in terms of their atomic structure.
Explain why metals are opaque.
Which metal is liquid at room temperature?
(1) Mercury
(2) Sodium
(3) Iron
(4) Aluminium
Which of the following is NOT a property of metals?
(1) Sonorous
(2) Brittle
(3) Ductile
(4) Lustrous
Which of the following is NOT a typical physical property of metals?
(1) High electrical conductivity
(2) High malleability
(3) High brittleness
(4) High density
Which of the following is the hardest known metal?
(1) Iron
(2) Tungsten
(3) Gold
(4) Silver
Metals are generally ________ (brittle/malleable).
Metals are generally ________ (dense/less dense) compared to non-metals.
Metals are generally ________ (good/poor) conductors of heat and electricity.
Metals are generally ________ (sonorous/non-sonorous).
Metals are generally good conductors of electricity. True or False?
Most metals have high melting and boiling points. Yes or No?
State whether the following statement is true or false: All metals are hard.
State whether the following statement is true or false: All metals are magnetic.
