MCQ Questions for Class 10 Science Chemistry Chapter 3 Metals and Non-metals will help you to understand the properties of metals and non-metals. For better preparation for the board examination, you should go through the activity given in the chapter.
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MCQ Questions for Class 10 Science Chemistry Chapter 3 Metals and Non-Metals
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Chapter 3 Metal and Non-metals
Multiple Choice Questions for I term Exams 2021-22
Choose
correct answers to the following questions-
1 The most
ductile metal is
(a)Aluminium
(b)Silver
(c) Gold
(d)Lead
Correct answer- (c)
Explanation – The ability of metals
to be drawn into thin wire is known as ductility. Very thin wires can be drawn
from gold.
2 The best
conductor of heat and electricity is
(a) Aluminium
(b)Gold
(c) Silver
(d)Lead
Correct answer- (b)
3 The poorest
conductor of heat is
(a) Aluminium
(b)Silver
(c) Gold
(d)Lead
Correct answer- (d)
4 The best
malleable metal is
(a) Aluminium
(b)Silver
(c) Gold
(d)Lead
Correct answer- (c)
Explanation – the ability of metals
to be beaten into thin sheets is known as malleability. Very thin sheets
can be made from gold.
5 The most
abundant metal in the earth’s crust is
(a) Iron
(b)Copper
(c) Aluminium
(d)Mercury
Correct answer- (c)
6 The metal
which we can cut with a knife is
(a) Sodium
(b)Silver
(c)Gold
(d)Platinum
Correct answer- (a)
Explanation – Sodium by nature is a very soft metal so it can be cut with a knife.
7 The metal
that reacts with cold water is
(a) Mercury
(b)Sodium
(c) Zinc
(d)Tungsten
Correct answer- (b)
8 The only
metal that is liquid at room temperature is
(a) Mercury
(b)Sodium
(c) Zinc
(d)Tungsten
Correct answer- (a)
9 Which is
the correct reactivity series
(a) Na > AI > Ca > K
(b)K > Ba > Ca > Fe > Na
(c) K > Ca > Ba > Fe > Na
(d)K > Ba > Ca > Na > Mg
Correct answer- (d)
10 The process of extracting metal from its ores is known as
(a) Concentration
(b)Calcination
(c) Purification
(d)Metallurgy
Correct answer- (d)
11 Which is not found in a free state
(a) Sodium
(b)Silver
(c) Gold
(d)Platinum
Correct answer- (a)
Explanation – Sodium is a highly
reactive metal so it reacts with other
elements and forms compounds, that’s why it is not found in a free state.
12 Naturally occurring metal-containing material is called
(a)Slag
(b)Gangue
(c)Ore
(d)Mineral
Correct answer- (d)
13 The compound from which metal is extracted economically is
(a)Slag
(b)Gangue
(c) Ore
(d)Mineral
Correct answer- (c)
14 The unwanted substances present with ore are called
(a)Slag
(b)Gangue
(c) Ore
(d)Mineral
Correct answer- (b)
15 Sulphide ore are generally concentrated by
(a)Forth floatation process
(b)Electromagnetic process
(c) Gravity-process
(d)All the above
Correct answer- (a)
16 The process to heat the ore in the presence of a limited supply of
air below its melting point is called
(a)Roasting
(b)Calcination
(c)Smelting
(d)Liquation
Correct answer- (b)
17 The process of heating the ore in the presence of excess supply of
air below its melting point is called
(a) Roasting
(b)Calcination
(c) Smelting
(d)Liquation
Correct answer- (a)
18 Brass is a mixture of
(a) Copper and zinc
(b)Copper and tin
(c) Copper, nickel and zinc
(d)Aluminium, copper and traces of Mg & Mn.
Correct answer- (a)
19 Which metal does not displace hydrogen with dilute sulphuric
acid
(a) Zn
(b)Mg
(c) Cu
(d)Fe
Correct answer- (c)
20 Bronze is a mixture of
(a) Copper and zinc
(b)Copper and tin
(c) Copper, nickel and zinc
(d)Aluminium, copper and traces of Mg & Mn.
Correct answer- (b)
21 The number of non-metal known is
(a)32
(b)18
(c) 22
(d)80
Correct answer- (c)
22 The non-metal which is a liquid at room temperature is
(a)Boron
(b)Phosphorus
(c) Sulphur
(d)Bromine
Correct answer- (d)
23 The non-metal which is a good conductor of electricity is
(a) Boron
(b)Graphite
(c) Sulphur
(d)Arsenic
Correct answer- (b)
Explanation – Graphite is an
allotrope of Carbon and in graphite each carbon has free electron that’s why it
is a good conductor of electricity.
24 Ferrous ores are separated by
(a) Forth floatation process
(b)Electromagnetic process
(c)Gravity-process
(d)All the above
Correct answer- (b)
25 The process to remove unwanted impurities from the ore is called
(a) Purification
(b)Calcination
(c) Bessimerisation
(d)Concentration
Correct answer- (d)
26 Which is not a property of non-metals
(a) They are usually brittle
(b)They cannot be polished
(c) They donate electrons
(d)They are not good conductors of heat and electricity
Correct answer- (c)
Explanation – Non- metals have
tendency to accept electrons and form anions.
27 The electronic configuration of sulphur(atomic number 16) is
(a) 2, 8, 3
(b)2, 8, 4
(c) 2, 8, 8, 4
(d)2, 8, 6
Correct answer- (d)
28 Most the metals produce sound because they are
(a) Sonorous
(b) Malleability
(c) Conductivity
(d) Ductility
Correct answer- (a)
29 Amphoteric oxide is
(a) Na2O
(b)BaO
(c) ZnO
(d)K2O
Correct answer- (c)
30 The process of forming a thick layer of oxide on the aluminium
surface is called.
(a) Anoding
(b) Bessimerisation
(c) Catenation
(d) Galvanisation
Correct answer- (a)
31 Metal that reacts violently with cold water is
(a) Cu
(b)K
(c) Fe
(d)Mg
Correct answer- (b)
32 Metal that reacts with hot water is
(a)Cu
(b)K
(c)Mg
(d)Fe
Correct answer- (c)
33
Metal that
react with steam is
(a)Cu
(b)Fe
(c)K
(d)Mg
Correct answer- (b)
34
Metal that
does not react with water is
(a)Cu
(b)K
(c)Fe
(d)Mg
Correct answer- (a)
35 The ability of a metal to change into a thin sheet on hammering, is
called
(a)Sonorous
(b)Malleability
(c) Conductivity
(d)Ductility
Correct answer- (b)
36 Metal are drawn into wires, due to the property of
(a) Sonorous
(b)Ductility
(c) Conductivity
(d) Malleability
Correct answer- (b)
37
Aqua regia
is a mixture of concentrated
(a) Hydrochloric acid and sulphuric acid
(b)Nitric acid and sulphuric acid
(c) Hydrochloric acid and
nitric acid
(d) Nitric acid and acetic acid
Correct answer- (c)
38
The number
of electrons in the outermost shell of metals is
(a) 1
(b)2
(c) 2
(d)all the above
Correct answer- (d)
39.Mg (atomic
number 12) will lose .........electrons to acquire stable configuration
(a)1
(b)2
(c) 3
(d)4
Correct answer- (b)
Explanation – Electronic configuration
of Mg is 1s2,2s2, 2p6,3s2 . Mg loss
2 electrons from its outermost shell (3s) to acquire a stable configuration.
40
Pure gold
is known as
(a) 20-carat gold
(b)22-carat gold
(c) 24-carat gold
(d)26-carat gold
Correct answer- (c)
41
The
property not shown by metals is
(a) Malleability
(b)Sonorous in nature
(c)Conductivity
(d)Dullness
Correct answer- (d)
Explanation – All metals are lustrous
in nature. They shine and reflect light.
42
Mostly
kitchen vessels are made of aluminium, due to its
(a) Good electrical conductivity
(b)Good thermal conductivity
(c)Malleability
(d)Ductility
Correct answer- (b)
43
The correct
statement is, magnesium reacts with
(a) Coldwater vigorously
(b)Hot water
(c) With steam
(d) It does not react with water
Correct answer- (b)
44
The correct
statement is, iron reacts with
(a) Coldwater and form FeO
(b)Hot water and forms Fe2O3
(c) Steam and forms Fe3O4
(d)Iron does not react with water
Correct answer- (c)
45
Metals do
not form hydrogen gas reacting with
(a) Hydrochloric acid
(b)Nitric acid
(c) Sulphuric acid
(d)All the above
Correct answer- (b)
46
Which of
the following is not an ionic compound? is
(a) NaCI
(b)KCI
(c) H2SO4
(d)CCI4
Correct answer- (d)
Explanation – CCl4 is an organic compound.
47 NaCI is an ionic compound, it is soluble in
(a) Alcohol
(b)Water
(c) Carbon tetrachloride
(d)Dimethyl ether
Correct answer- (b)
Explanation –Ionic compounds are
soluble in Polar solvents like water.
48
Electrolytic
reduction is used to obtain metals that are
(a) Low in activity series
(b)Middle of the activity series
(c) High up in the activity series
(d)All the above
Correct answer- (c)
49
The
property not shown by ionic compounds is
(a) High melting and boiling point
(b)Rigid structure and definite shape
(c) Conductivity in solid-state
(d)Solubility in water
Correct answer- (c)
50.Which of
the following metals are obtained by electrolysis of their chlorides in molten
state
(i) Na
(ii)Mg
(iii) Ca
(iv)Cu
(a) (i) and (ii)
(b) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(c) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
(d) (i), (ii) and (iv)
Correct answer- (b)
51
Metal
refined by an electrolytic process is
(a) Na
(b)Mg
(c) Ca
(d)Cu
Correct answer- (d)
52. Which one
of the following four metals would be displaced by other three from its salt
solution
(a) Ag
(b)Mg
(c) Hg
(d)Cu
Correct answer- (a)
Explanation – Silver is less
reactive than the other three metals.
53
During
electrolytic refining of metal, metal
(a) Deposits on cathode
(b) Deposits on anode
(c) Deposits on anode as
well as cathode
(d) Remains in the solution
Correct answer- (a)
Explanation – Metals are electro
positive so they deposit on cathode (-ve).
54
In amalgam
a metal is dissolved in
(a) Ag
(b)Mg
(c) Hg
(d)Cu
Correct answer- (c)
55 Generally,
alloys are a homogeneous mixture of a metal with a metal or nonmetal. Which among
the following alloys contain non-metal?
(a) Amalgam
(b)Bronze
(c) Steel
(d)Brass
Correct answer- (c)
56.Mostly,
non-metals are non-conductors of electricity. Which of the following non-metals
is it a good conductor of electricity?
(a)Fullerene
(b)Graphite
(c) Sulphur
(d)Diamond
Correct answer- (b)
57
Generally,
non-metals are not lustrous. The non-metal having lustre is
(a) Oxygen
(b)Bromine
(c) Sulphur
(d)Iodine
Correct answer- (d)
Class 10 science chapter 3 fill in the blanks
Here you are provided with an important fill
in the blanks of Class 10 Science
Chapter 3 which are also very useful in the context of a new pattern of CBSE
Class Board Exams 2021-22. You can prepare Multiple Choice Questions using
following fill in the blanks yourself.
Metals and Non- Metals fill in the blanks
1. Unwanted material with ore is called ......................
2. Highly reactive metals are also used as
................... agents.
3. In electrolytic refining, impure metal
we use as .....................
4. The valency of sulphur in H2S is .....................
5. An element having electronic
configuration 2, 8, 1 is .....................reactive than the one having
electronic configuration 2, 8, 3.
6. Magnesium liberates ...................
gas on reacting with boiling water.
7. Forth Floatation process is used for
the concentration of .................. ores.
8. The minerals from which metals are
produced economically are called.......................
9. Mostly the ..................... are
sonorous.
10. An example of a metal that can be cut
with a knife is.....................
11. The processes involved in the
production of a metal from its ore collectively are known as.....................
12. The process of depositing a layer of
zinc on objects made of iron is known as....................
13. The method of removing volatile matter
from ores is known as.................
14. The white powder formed when magnesium
ribbon burns in oxygen is......................
15. The rocky material found with ores is
known as...............
16. Conversion of a sulphide ore into an
oxide by heating in excess of air is called....................
17. Formation of a thick layer of oxide on
the surface of aluminium is called.....................
19. Sulphide ores are concentrated by the
......................... process.
20. Bronze is an alloy of copper and.........................
21. An alloy of lead and tin is called...........................
22. Element which reacts readily with cold
water is.........................
23. Most metals have
........................ melting points.
24. A metal that reacts with steam to
form hydrogen gas is.....................
25. Steel is an alloy of iron and.........................
26. Calcium is ......................
reactive metal than sodium.
27. Zinc displaces copper from a solution
of Cu2+ion but ...................... does not.
28...................is the most abundant
metal in the earth’s crust.
29. Stainless steel contains …..... and.....................
30. Solder is an alloy of
.............................. and......................
31. Constituents of brass are
.......................and.......................
32. Electromagnets are used to concentrate
.........................ores.
33. with metals.......................... acid
does not produce hydrogen.
34. Most abundant non-metal in the earth’s
crust is.........................
35.............................. is the
best conductor of heat.
36. An alloy
.............................. is used in aircraft.
37.............................. is the
only metal liquid at room temperature.
38. Sodium amalgam is used as a
.............................. in a laboratory.
39. The main ore of mercury is...............................
40. Today about
.............................. metal are known to us.
41. On hammering change of metal into thin
sheets, is called.............
42......................... is the poorest
conductor of heat.
43......................... are the good
conductors of electricity.
44. The second most abundant metal in the
earth’s crust is.........................
45. Iron is obtained by the
.............................. of its
oxide-ores.
46.............................. reduction
is used to obtain sodium and potassium.
47. Non-metals form
.............................. and neutral oxides.
48. ZnO is an
.............................. oxide.
49.............................. is used
in the reduction of metal oxides.
50. By the action of dilute acid on
metals, .............................. is produced.
51. Hardest substance diamond is a
...............................
52. Metals are
.............................. of heat and electricity.
53. School bells are made of metals
because they are ...............................
54. Oxides of non-metals are
.............................. in water.
55. Sodium and
.............................. react vigorously with oxygen.
56. Potassium and sodium react violently with
.............................. water.
57. Aqua regia is a mixture of
concentrated hydrochloric acid and concentrated
..............................
acid.
58. Zinc is ..............................
reactive than iron.
59. Metals have ...................,
................. and
................... electrons in their outermost shell.
60. The number of electrons in Na+ is...............................
61. Melting and boiling points of ionic
compounds are comparatively...............................
62. Solid NaCI is
.............................. conductor of electricity.
63. Gold, silver and
.............................. are found
in a free state.
64. Oxygen (atomic number 8) requires
.............................. electrons to complete the octet.
65. Zinc oxide is heated with
.............................. to reduce into zinc.
66……………..are harder than pure metal.
67. A flux is either an ………….or…………oxide.
68. Purity of gold is expressed in……………….
69……………..doesn’t get rusted generally.
70. Amalgam is the alloy in which ……….acts
as one of the constituents.
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