Exploring Nonmetals
A Grade 6 science worksheet focusing on the properties, characteristics, and uses of nonmetals, aligned with NGSS standards.
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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?
Dull appearance
Good conductors of heat
Brittle
Poor conductors of electricity
2. Which nonmetal is essential for respiration in living organisms?
Nitrogen
Carbon
Oxygen
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.
True
False
6. Diamond, a form of carbon, is known for its extreme hardness.
True
False
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
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.
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