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Physical Properties of Metals

Chemistry ⇒ Metals and Non-metals

Physical Properties of Metals starts at 6 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Physical Properties of Metals. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.
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Describe the difference between malleability and ductility.
Describe the term 'lustre' as it relates to metals.
Explain why aluminium is used to make aeroplane bodies.
Explain why iron is used to make bridges and buildings.
Explain why metals are used to make electrical wires.
Name a metal that is used to make bells because of its sonorous property.
A metal rod is struck and produces a clear ringing sound. Which physical property of metals does this demonstrate?
A student is given two samples: one is shiny, hard, and can be drawn into wires; the other is dull, brittle, and cannot be drawn into wires. Based on these physical properties, which sample is most likely a metal?
Which metal is liquid at room temperature? (1) Iron (2) Mercury (3) Copper (4) Aluminium
Which of the following is a physical property of metals? (1) They are good conductors of electricity (2) They react with acids (3) They form oxides (4) They are non-magnetic
Which of the following is a property of metals? (1) Poor conductor of heat (2) Dull (3) Sonorous (4) Brittle
Which of the following is a property of metals? (1) Transparent (2) Sonorous (3) Brittle (4) Non-conductive
Fill in the blank: Most metals have ________ melting and boiling points.
Fill in the blank: The ability of metals to be beaten into thin sheets is called ________.
Fill in the blank: The property of metals to produce a ringing sound when struck is called ________.
Fill in the blank: The property of metals to reflect light and appear shiny is called ________.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Metals are generally sonorous.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Metals are poor conductors of heat.
True or False: All metals are hard.
True or False: All metals are heavier than water.