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Exploring Nonmetals

A Grade 6 science worksheet focusing on the properties, characteristics, and uses of nonmetals, aligned with NGSS standards.

Grade 6 Science ChemistryNonmetals
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Exploring Nonmetals

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet tests your knowledge of nonmetals and their properties.

1. Which of the following is NOT a common property of nonmetals?

a

Dull appearance

b

Good conductors of heat

c

Brittle

d

Poor conductors of electricity

2. Which nonmetal is essential for respiration in living organisms?

a

Nitrogen

b

Carbon

c

Oxygen

d

Sulfur

3. Most nonmetals are found on the   side of the periodic table.

4.   is a nonmetal that exists as a liquid at room temperature.

5. Nonmetals generally have high melting and boiling points.

T

True

F

False

6. Diamond, a form of carbon, is known for its extreme hardness.

T

True

F

False

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

insulators
gases
brittle
carbon

7. Nonmetals are often good   of heat and electricity.

8. Many nonmetals exist as   at room temperature.

9. Briefly describe two ways nonmetals are different from metals.

10. Give an example of a nonmetal and explain one of its common uses.