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Materials โ€” Metals and Non-Metals

Science ยท Grade 8 ยท Week 4 ยท 25 questions

Fibres โ€” natural and synthetic โ€” are the raw materials that become the clothes and fabrics we use daily. Understanding fibres connects chemistry to everyday materials science.

What you'll practise

  • Find the mean of data sets
  • Distinguish between natural and synthetic fibres
  • Describe how fibres are processed into fabric
  • Identify properties of different fibre types
All 25 questions in this Materials โ€” Metals and Non-Metals quiz

Grade 8 Science โ€” Materials โ€” Metals and Non-Metals: 25 practice questions with instant scoring and explanations.

  1. Which of the following is a physical property of metals?
  2. Which non-metal is a good conductor of electricity?
  3. What happens when a metal reacts with oxygen?
  4. Which metal is the most reactive in the reactivity series?
  5. What is a displacement reaction?
  6. Which of the following is primarily used for electrical wiring?
  7. What is the primary use of non-metals in nature?
  8. Which metal is used in making coins?
  9. What is the term for metals that are resistant to corrosion?
  10. Which non-metal is essential for respiration in living organisms?
  11. What happens when magnesium burns in air?
  12. Which of the following is a chemical property of metals?
  13. What does ductility mean in metals?
  14. Which non-metal forms the majority of the atmosphere?
  15. In a displacement reaction, what happens to the less reactive metal?
  16. What is an alloy?
  17. Which metal is used in making aircraft because of its low density and strength?
  18. What is the main characteristic of non-metals regarding heat conduction?
  19. Which metal reacts vigorously with water?
  20. What is the purpose of coating iron with zinc (galvanization)?
  21. Which non-metal is used in making glass?
  22. What is the most abundant metal in Earth's crust?
  23. Which property describes a material that shatters easily when struck?
  24. What is the reactivity series used for?
  25. Which of the following is true about acids and metals?
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Which of the following is a physical property of metals?