Properties of metals and non-metals Quiz
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1. Which property means a metal can be drawn into a wire?
- A. Malleable
- B. Ductile
- C. Brittle
- D. Lustrous
2. Which metal reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid?
- A. Copper
- B. Gold
- C. Zinc
- D. Silver
3. Zinc is added to copper sulfate solution. What happens?
- A. Nothing
- B. Zinc displaces copper
- C. Copper displaces zinc
- D. Hydrogen forms
4. Why is steel used rather than pure iron?
- A. It is softer
- B. It is a compound
- C. It is less dense
- D. It is harder and stronger
5. What type of oxide does a non-metal usually form?
- A. Acidic
- B. Basic
- C. Alkaline
- D. Neutral solid