1) An element a) contains different types of atom b) is an alloy c) is made of only one type of atom d) is earth, wind, fire or water 2) Which from the list below is not a property of metals? a) High melting point b) Malleable c) Good insulator d) Strong 3) Which alloy would you use to make a drill bit? a) High carbon steel b) Low carbon steel c) Brass d) Stainless steel 4) Which element are metals usually combined with in their ores? a) nitrogen b) sulfur c) oxygen d) chlorine 5) The way a metal is extracted depends on its a) reactivity b) melting point c) colour d) stregnth 6) Copper is getting more expensive because.. a) we are running out of copper-rich ores b) it is used to make coins c) it is a good conductor d) it is easily shaped 7) Pure metals are often not very useful because.. a) they are too expensive b) they are too shiney c) they are too soft d) they are too hard 8) Pure metals are often mixed with other metals - this is called.. a) reduction b) alloying c) extraction d) electrolysis 9) Which metal is used to make drinks cans, kitchen foil and aeroplanes? a) Lead b) Copper c) Iron d) Aluminium 10) Which is not a good reason for recycling metals? a) Saves energy b) Saves natural resources c) reduces damage to the environment d) Time consuming 11) Metals + Water → a) metal oxide + hydrogen b) metal hydroxide + hydrogen c) metal hydroxide + oxygen d) metal oxide + water 12) Metal + Acid →  a) Metal Salt + Oxygen b) Metal Salt + Hydrogen c) Metal + Water d) Metal + Hydrogen

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