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Introduction to Materials: Metals and Nonmetals
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1
Gold is the strongest naturally occurring metal on Earth
False
True
2
Complete transfer of valence electrons between atoms. Usually bond between a metal + non-metal
Ionic Bond
Magnetic Bond
Covalent Bond
Nuclear
3
Electrons move throughout a Metal.
True
False
4
A metal which loses two electrons will be a ion with which charge?
Negative two
Neutral
Positive one
Positive two
5
Most metals are NOT
good conductors of heat and electricity.
ductile.
liquid at room temperature.
malleable.
6
Carbon (C)
in Group 14 has _____ valence electrons.
1
4
2
3
7
Which group contains the most elements?
metalloids
metals
transition metals
nonmetals
8
What are valence electrons?
Electrons that are closest to the nucleus
The electrons located in the outermost shell
Electrons that do not bond
The smallest electrons
9
In the periodic table, the most reactive metals are found
in Groups 13 through 16 in the center.
in Group 1, the first column on the left.
in Period 1, the first row across the top.
10
How many electrons make up a FULL valence shell?
8
10
4
11
What two things make up a Lewis Dot Diagram?
apples and oranges
arrows and dots
name and dots
symbol and dots
12
Why do metal atoms form positive ions when they lose electrons?
Because electrons are negatively charged
Because electrons are positively charged
Because there are fewer neutrons in the nucleus
Because there are more protons in the nucleus
13
The two most common alkaline earth metals are
calcium and magnesium.
copper and zinc.
iron and silver.
14
When metal atoms lose their outer electrons, they become
negative ions
magnetic
covalent
positive ions
15
Which of the following statements about transition metals is true?
They include familiar metals such as gold, silver, & copper.
They are the most reactive of all the types of metals.
They are so soft that they can be cut with an ordinary knife
They are never found uncombined in nature.
16
In an
ionic bond
the
metal
wants to __________ electrons.
gain
lose
share
17
Valence electrons are located _________.
inside the nucelus
in the first orbital outside the nucleus
in between the inner and outer shells
in the outer orbital shell
18
This is a Lewis Dot Structure for _____________.
Boron
Nitrogen
Oxygen
Carbon
19
In a metal, which electrons are delocalised?
the ones in the two outer shells
the ones in the outer shell
all of them
none of them
20
In general, which of the following statements about metals is true?
Metals are highly reactive substances.
Metals need to be stored in sealed containers for safety.
Metals do not react with oxygen.
Metals show a wide range of chemical properties.
21
This is a Lewis Dot Structure for _____________.
Carbon
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Boron
22
Metal atoms tend to ___ electrons and form ___ ions.
gain; negative
lose; positive
gain; positive
lose; negative
23
Elements in group 13 have _________ valence electrons.
3
2
1
24
A Lewis Dot diagram shows only
The number of valence electrons
The total number of electrons in an atom
The number of neutrons
The number of protons
25
Do metal elements tend to gain or lose electrons?
Gain
Lose
26
A material is said to be ductile if it
can be pulled out, or drawn, into a long wire.
can transfer heat or electricity to another material.
can be hammered or rolled into flat sheets and other shapes.
