Properties of metals: past paper questions

Where the questions come from

• Question 27May/June 2026, paper 11Multiple choice1 mark

  Which substances have a high melting point and conduct electricity when solid?

  Try this question
• Question 27Oct/Nov 2025, paper 12Multiple choice1 mark

  Substance G reacts with: ● dilute acids to produce hydrogen ● steam to produce a basic oxide ● oxygen to produce a basic oxide. What is substance G?

  Try this question
• Question 8Oct/Nov 2024, paper 21Multiple choice1 mark

  Which statement about the structure of metals explains why metals are malleable?

  Try this question
• Question 23Oct/Nov 2023, paper 11Multiple choice1 markHas a diagram

  The table shows some physical properties of four different substances. Which row describes the properties of a non-metallic element?

  Try this question
• Question 25May/June 2026, paper 12Multiple choice1 markHas a diagram

  Which row identifies properties of zinc?

  Try this question
• Question 28Oct/Nov 2025, paper 12Multiple choice1 markHas a diagram

  Which row describes two properties and a use of the named metal?

  Try this question
• Question 24Oct/Nov 2024, paper 21Multiple choice1 markHas a diagram

  Which row gives a use for the named metal and two properties which both explain this use?

  Try this question
• Question 24Oct/Nov 2023, paper 12Multiple choice1 markHas a diagram

  Which row describes the properties of a metal that can be used in the manufacture of aircraft?

  Try this question
• Question 6May/June 2026, paper 21Multiple choice1 markHas a diagram

  Which row describes the structure of a solid metal and explains the property?

  Try this question
• Question 26May/June 2025, paper 12Multiple choice1 mark

  Which statements about metals are correct?

  Try this question
• Question 5Oct/Nov 2024, paper 22Multiple choice1 mark

  Four substances, P, Q, R and S, are described. ● P is diatomic. ● Q is a good conductor of electricity when solid and when molten.

  Try this question
• Question 21Oct/Nov 2023, paper 21Multiple choice1 mark

  Which statements about the metal zinc are correct?

  Try this question
• Question 25May/June 2026, paper 21Multiple choice1 markHas a diagram

  Which property of a metal is necessary for the named use?

  Try this question
• Question 26May/June 2025, paper 13Multiple choice1 markHas a diagram

  Sulfur and potassium are two elements in the Periodic Table. Which row identifies the element with the higher thermal conductivity and the element with the lower malleability?

  Try this question
• Question 9Oct/Nov 2024, paper 22Multiple choice1 markHas a diagram

  Which row explains the malleability and electrical conductivity of a solid metal?

  Try this question
• Question 26May/June 2023, paper 11Multiple choice1 markHas a diagram

  Three students, X, Y and Z, are told that solid P reacts with dilute acids and also conducts electricity. The table shows the students' suggestions about the identity of P. X: copper, Y: iron, Z: graphite Which students are correct?

  Try this question
• Question 23May/June 2025, paper 21Multiple choice1 mark

  Some properties of elements are listed. 1 They have good electrical conductivity. 2 They have high melting points.

  Try this question
• Question 6Oct/Nov 2024, paper 32Structured11 marksHas a diagram

  This question is about metals. Many metals have high melting points and boiling points. State three other typical physical properties of metals.

  Try this question
• Question 23May/June 2023, paper 12Multiple choice1 markHas a diagram

  Which row identifies the properties of zinc?

  Try this question
• Question 25May/June 2025, paper 21Multiple choice1 mark

  Which statement about the properties and uses of copper is correct?

  Try this question
• Question 6Oct/Nov 2024, paper 33Structured11 marksHas a diagram

  This question is about metals. Metals are malleable and ductile. State three other typical physical properties of metals.

  Try this question
• Question 23May/June 2023, paper 13Multiple choice1 markHas a diagram

  The flow chart shows some properties of four solid elements. Which elements are non-metals?

  Try this question
• Question 25May/June 2024, paper 11Multiple choice1 mark

  X is a shiny silver-coloured solid at room temperature and pressure. X is a good conductor of heat and electricity when solid. Which statement about X is correct?

  Try this question
• Question 24May/June 2023, paper 13Multiple choice1 mark

  Which statement about copper or aluminium is correct?

  Try this question
• Question 30May/June 2024, paper 22Multiple choice1 markHas a diagram

  Which physical properties are typical of all metals?

  Try this question
• Question 26May/June 2023, paper 21Multiple choice1 markHas a diagram

  Three students, X, Y and Z, are told that solid P reacts with dilute acids and also conducts electricity. The table shows the students' suggestions about the identity of P. X: copper Y: iron Z: graphite Which students are correct?

  Try this question
• Question 25May/June 2024, paper 23Multiple choice1 markHas a diagram

  The electrical conductivity of magnesium is tested. Magnesium is then added to dilute sulfuric acid. A gas, W, is produced.

  Try this question
• Question 5May/June 2023, paper 22Multiple choice1 mark

  Substance P conducts electricity when solid. Which particles move in solid P so that it can conduct electricity?

  Try this question
• Question 2May/June 2024, paper 42Structured14 marks

  A list of five metals is shown. copper iron magnesium potassium silver All metals form positive ions. Describe how atoms form positive ions.

  Try this question
• Question 24May/June 2023, paper 22Multiple choice1 markHas a diagram

  Uses of metals depend on their properties. Which property is necessary for the use given?

  Try this question