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Common elements

The starter and exit quiz of the lesson “Common elements”, from the unit “Atoms, elements and compounds” (Year 8 Science) by Oak National Academy.

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12 questions

  1. What is an element?
  2. Which of these is a common property of metals?
  3. Most non-metals are in the ___ state at room temperature.
  4. Where are metals typically located on the periodic table?
  5. Which symbol suggests there may be a fire risk/hazard?
  6. Match the property of the substance to its potential use.
  7. What does a hazard symbol on a substance indicate?
  8. Which of the following is a characteristic of metalloids?
  9. Boron (B) is an example of a metalloid. Astatine (As) is sometimes classed as a metalloid. Give the elemental symbol of another metalloid.
  10. What one word can be used to give the meaning of this hazard symbol?
  11. A hazard symbol is used to show...
  12. Which of the following hazard symbols shows that a substance is very bad for the environment, and if swallowed could kill you or other organisms that consume it?

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