Classification of Matter (Grade 10 NSC Matric Physical Sciences): Quizzes
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Where are metals located in the periodic table relative to the zigzag line?
Where are metals located in the periodic table relative to the zigzag line?
To the left of the zigzag line
Where are metalloids positioned in the periodic table?
Where are metalloids positioned in the periodic table?
Along the zigzag line
Which property makes metals suitable for electrical wiring?
Which property makes metals suitable for electrical wiring?
They conduct electricity well
What does it mean when a metal is described as malleable?
What does it mean when a metal is described as malleable?
Can be hammered into different shapes
What does ductile mean in relation to metals?
What does ductile mean in relation to metals?
Can be stretched into thin wires
Which three metals exhibit magnetic behaviour?
Which three metals exhibit magnetic behaviour?
Iron, cobalt, and nickel
How do non-metals behave as electrical materials?
How do non-metals behave as electrical materials?
They are good electrical insulators
How does temperature affect metalloid electrical conductivity?
How does temperature affect metalloid electrical conductivity?
Conductivity increases with temperature
Which two metalloids are essential in semiconductor devices?
Which two metalloids are essential in semiconductor devices?
Silicon and germanium
How do the quantities of metals and non-metals compare in the periodic table?
How do the quantities of metals and non-metals compare in the periodic table?
More metals than non-metals