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A chemist tests an element and finds that it does not react with any other element. What type of element is it most likely to be?
a) metal
b) halogen
c) noble gas
d) alkali metal

An element that has some properties of both metals and nonmetals is referred to as a(n)
a) metalloid
b) transition metal
c) noble gas
d) alkali metal

These elements are often used to kill bacteria.
a) noble gases
b) halogens
c) alkali metals
d) alkaline metals

A substance has a shiny surface and is easy to shape by drawing it into a fine wire. What is it?
a) metalloid
b) noble gas
c) non-metal
d) metal

Gold is in the middle of the table. What is it?
a) noble gas
b) halogen
c) transition metal
d) alkaline metal

This is group #1 to the far left of the table.
a) alkali metals
b) transition metals
c) halogens
d) noble gases

What is a row in the periodic table called?
a) period
b) group
c) family
d) column

Most elements on the periodic table are..
a) metalloids
b) liquids
c) metals
d) non-metals

What group on the table is most reactive?
a) alkaline metals
b) noble gases
c) transition metals
d) alkali metals

Most non-metals are...
a) poor conductors of heat
b) easy to hammer into shape
c) liquid at room temperature
d) shiny in appearance

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