Metals and Non-metals practice exercise 1

Course: Grade 9 Integrated science - Mixtures, Elements and Compounds - Structure of the atom

Quiz Questions (22 questions)

Question 1
Based on the electron arrangements shown below, classify Neon and Potassium as metal or non-metal. (1 mark)   
Question 2
Based on the electron arrangements shown below, classify Neon and Potassium as metal or non-metal. (1 mark)   
Question 3
Based on the electron arrangements shown below, classify Neon and Potassium as metal or non-metal. (2 marks)       
Question 4
Based on the electron arrangements shown below, classify Neon and Potassium as metal or non-metal. (2 marks)       
Question 5
Sodium (Na) has the electron arrangement 2.8.1 as shown below. Give one reason why sodium is classified as a metal. (1 mark)
Question 6
Sodium (Na) has the electron arrangement 2.8.1 as shown below. Give one reason why sodium is classified as a metal. (1 mark)
Question 7
Beryllium (Be) has the electron arrangement 2.2 as shown below. Give one reason why sodium is classified as a metal. (1 mark)
Question 8
Beryllium (Be) has the electron arrangement 2.2 as shown below. Give one reason why sodium is classified as a metal. (1 mark)
Question 9
Beryllium (Be) has the electron arrangement 2.2 as shown below. Give one reason why beryllium is classified as a metal. (1 mark)
Question 10
Complete the table below by identifying whether each element is a metal or a non-metal based on its electron arrangement.  (3 marks) ELEMENT Electron Arrangement Metal or Non-metal Sodium 2.8.1   Magnesium 2.8.2   Flourine 2.7   Oxygen 2.6   Carbon 2.4   Aluminium 2.8.3  
Question 11
Complete the table below by identifying whether each element is a metal or a non-metal based on its electron arrangement.  (3 marks) Element Electron Arrangement Metal or Non-metal Sodium 2.8.1   Magnesium 2.8.2   Flourine 2.7   Oxygen 2.6   Carbon 2.4   Aluminium 2.8.3  
Question 12
Complete the table below by identifying whether each element is a metal or a non-metal based on its electron arrangement.  (3 marks) Element Electron Arrangement Metal or Non-metal Sodium 2.8.1   Magnesium 2.8.2   Flourine 2.7   Oxygen 2.6   Carbon 2.4   Aluminium 2.8.3  
Question 13
Complete the table below by identifying whether each element is a metal or a non-metal based on its electron arrangement.  (3 marks) Element Electron Arrangement Metal or Non-metal Sodium 2.8.1   Magnesium 2.8.2   Flourine 2.7   Oxygen 2.6   Carbon 2.4   Aluminium 2.8.3  
Question 14
Explain how electron arrangement helps classify an element as a metal. (2 marks)
Question 15
Explain how non-metals form negative ions using electron arrangement. (2 marks)
Question 16
An element has the electron arrangement 2.8.8.1.a) Identify the element. (1 mark)b) Is it a metal or non-metal? Explain.  (1 mark)
Question 17
An element has the electron arrangement 2.8.8.1.a) Identify the element. (1 mark)b) Is it a metal or non-metal? Explain.  (1 mark)
Question 18
State any three differences between metals and non-metals. (3 marks)
Question 19
State any three differences between metals and non-metals. (3 marks)
Question 20
What is a metal? Give two examples of metals used in Kenya. (2 marks)
Question 21
What is a non-metal? Give two examples of non-metals found in everyday life. (2 marks)
Question 22
Aluminium and Carbon are different in classification. Using their electron arrangements, explain why Aluminium is a metal and Carbon is not. (2 marks)

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