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Metals Worksheet

Write the letter of the correct answer on the line at the left.

1. If a material can easily be drawn into

the shape of a wire, it is

A ductile

B magnetic

C malleable

D reactive

3. The metals of Group 1 are commonly

called the

A transition metals

B alkaline earth metals

C lanthanides

D alkali metals

2. Which of the following is NOT a

characteristic of most metals?

A brittle

B good conductor

C ductile

D malleable

4. One metal that is a liquid at room

temperature is

A magnesium

B manganese

C mercury

D sodium

Fill in the blank to complete each statement.

5. Gold, which is in Group 11 on the periodic table, is an example of a(n)

metal.

6. The family in the periodic table that contains the most reactive metals is the

metals.

7. are devices that move atomic nuclei at

extremely high speeds.

8. Elements with atomic numbers above 95 are called elements.

9. Thermal conductivity is the ability of an element to transfer

10. Reactivity is a(n) property of metals.