Multiple Choice Questions
Metals and Non-Metals
Practice Questions with Answers
Total 128 questions available
Q. 1
Which of these pairs will react where one substance takes the place of another:
A
Magnesium Chloride and aluminum metalB
Silver nitrate solution and copper metalC
Ferrous sulphate solution and silver metalD
Sodium chloride solution and copper metalClick an option to check your answer
Q. 2
Why do metals function as reducing agents?
A
They can absorb electronsB
They have high melting pointsC
They can release electronsD
They have high densityClick an option to check your answer
Q. 3
The essential condition required for rusting of iron is the pressure of
A
Moist oxygenated airB
MoistureC
Smooth and shiningD
Rough and granularClick an option to check your answer
Q. 4
Which metal oxides dissolve in water to produce alkalis?
A
Aluminum oxideB
Zinc oxideC
Sodium oxideD
Iron oxideClick an option to check your answer
Q. 5
Which among the given alloys contain non-metal as one of its constituents?
A
AmalgamB
GunmetalC
BrassD
None of theseClick an option to check your answer
Q. 6
Which of the following alloys contain non-metal
as one of their constituents?
A
AmalgamB
BrassC
BronzeD
SteelClick an option to check your answer
Q. 7
What property of metal oxides contributes to their insolubility in water?
A
Their acidic natureB
Their basic natureC
Their molecular structureD
Their colorClick an option to check your answer
Q. 8
The main constituents of cement are
A
Only copper reacts with waterB
Both zinc and copper react with dil. HClC
calcium oxide, silicon dioxide, Aluminium oxideD
calcium oxide, Iron oxide, Sulphur dioxideClick an option to check your answer
Q. 9
Element M is a metal and its chloride has the formula MCl2. The element most likely belongs to which group of the periodIC table'?
A
59B
2C
4D
12Click an option to check your answer
Q. 10
Which one of the following properties is not
generally exhibited by ionic compounds?
A
Solubility in waterB
High melting and boiling pointsC
Electrical conductivity in molten stateD
Electrical conductivity in solid stateClick an option to check your answer
Q. 11
The best electrical conductor is
A
aluminiumB
copperC
silverD
IronClick an option to check your answer
Q. 12
Annealing is done to
A
increase TransparancyB
Has low melting pointC
High melting and boiling pointsD
decrease brittlenessClick an option to check your answer
Q. 13
Where do the metals which can displace hydrogen from water at room temperature appear in the reactivity series ?
A
Ordinary waterB
Distilled waterC
near the topD
at the bottomClick an option to check your answer
Q. 14
Carnallite is the mineral of
A
CrB
NaC
MgD
All of theseClick an option to check your answer
Q. 15
Which metal forms an oxide that can act as both acidic and basic?
A
SodiumB
CalciumC
CopperD
AluminumClick an option to check your answer
Q. 16
Which of the following is a ferrous alloy
A
SteelB
SolderC
ZincD
GalliumClick an option to check your answer
Q. 17
Predict the metal when 2 mL each of concentrated
HCI, HNO3 and a mixture of concentrated HCI
and concentrated HNO3 in the ratio of 3: 1 were
taken in test tubes labelled as A, B and C. A
small piece of metal was put in each test tube.
No change occurred in test tubes A and B but the
metal got dissolved in test tube C respectively.
A
PtB
AlC
AuD
CuClick an option to check your answer
Q. 18
A list of metals arranged in the order of their decreasing activities is known as:
A
SulphurB
IodineC
Reactivity seriesD
Periodic tableClick an option to check your answer
Q. 19
"is malleable and ......" This statement best describes,
A
a compoundB
Stainless steelC
a nonmetalD
a metalClick an option to check your answer
Q. 20
Which among the given alloys contain non-metal as one of its constituents?
A
AmalgamB
BrassC
None of theseD
waterClick an option to check your answer
Q. 21
The metal liquid at room temperature is
A
Stainless steelB
AlnicoC
MercuryD
AluminumClick an option to check your answer
Q. 22
Which substance commonly triggers reactions with metals?
A
Carbon dioxideB
Nitrogen gasC
OxygenD
Water vaporClick an option to check your answer
Q. 23
What happens when calcium is treated with
water?
(i) It does not react with water.
(ii) It reacts violently with water.
(iii) It reacts less violently with water.
(iv) Bubbles of hydrogen gas formed stickhe to surface of calcium.
(i) It does not react with water.
(ii) It reacts violently with water.
(iii) It reacts less violently with water.
(iv) Bubbles of hydrogen gas formed stickhe to surface of calcium.
A
(iii) and (iv)B
(i) and (iv)C
(ii) and (iii)D
(i) and (ii)Click an option to check your answer
Q. 24
Iron is galvonized by coating it with,
A
zincB
manganeseC
Deposited on cathodeD
Deposited on anodeClick an option to check your answer
Q. 25
Which insulating material is used for coating the
electrical wires?
A
GraphiteB
All of the aboveC
PVCD
LeadClick an option to check your answer
Q. 26
Why is it necessary to clean the magnesium ribbon before burning it in the air?
A
To get rid of the layer of oxide on it.B
To make it work better.C
To make it work worse.D
All of theseClick an option to check your answer
Q. 27
During smelting, an additional substance is added which combines with impurities to form a fusible product known as
A
MudB
GangueC
FluxD
SlagClick an option to check your answer
Q. 28
An element reacts with oxygen to form a compound that has a high melting point and is soluble in water. Which element is most likely responsible?
A
CalciumB
SiliconC
IronD
CarbonClick an option to check your answer
Q. 29
The magnesium is used in
A
Electron alloyB
All of theseC
Grignard reagentD
Flash bulbClick an option to check your answer
Q. 30
Which metal doesn't react with weak hydrochloric acid?
A
CopperB
IronC
ZincD
SodiumClick an option to check your answer
Q. 31
Which pair below will result in displacement reactions?
A
Magnesium chloride solution and aluminum metal.B
Sodium chloride solution and copper metal.C
Ferrous sulfate solution and silver metal.D
Silver nitrate solution and copper metal.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 32
During electrolytic refining of zinc, it gets
A
Deposited on anodeB
Deposited on cathode as well as anodeC
Remains in the solutionD
Deposited on cathodeClick an option to check your answer
Q. 33
Why are food cans covered with tin instead of zinc?
A
Zinc is less reactive than tinB
Zinc is more reactive than tinC
Zinc melts at a higher temperature than tinD
Zinc is more expensive than tinClick an option to check your answer
Q. 34
Stainless steel is very useful material for our life. In stainless steel, iron is mixed with
A
Ni and CuB
Ni and CrC
Cu and CrD
Zn and NiClick an option to check your answer
Q. 35
Which metal is displaced when zinc metal is put
in the solution of copper sulphate ?
A
ZincB
CopperC
SulphateD
All of theseClick an option to check your answer
Q. 36
A purple-coloured solid halogen is
A
GB
BrC
ID
LClick an option to check your answer
Q. 37
Which of the following properties are not shown
in metals?
A
Sonorous in natureB
Electric conductivityC
DuctilityD
DullnessClick an option to check your answer
Q. 38
Which metal oxide demonstrates both acidic and basic properties?
A
Aluminum oxideB
Zinc oxideC
Sodium oxideD
Potassium oxideClick an option to check your answer
Q. 39
Which one of the following metals do not react with cold as well as hot water?
A
CuB
FeC
CaD
AlClick an option to check your answer
Q. 40
The real bleaching agent present in bleaching powder is
A
CarbonB
chlorineC
none of the aboveD
CaOClick an option to check your answer
Q. 41
What is the solubility behavior of most metal oxides in water?
A
They are all soluble.B
They are all insoluble.C
Some are soluble while others are insoluble.D
They react violently with water.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 42
Which of the following is an example of condensaiton polymers?
A
SulphurB
nylonC
neopreneD
IodineClick an option to check your answer
Q. 43
Which one of the following metals is found in
liquid state at room temperature ?
A
HgB
CrC
NaD
FeClick an option to check your answer
Q. 44
The ability of metals to be drawn into thin wire is known as
A
magnesiumB
sodiumC
DuctilityD
MalleabilityClick an option to check your answer
Q. 45
Metal oxides are:
A
none of the aboveB
acidicC
neutralD
basicClick an option to check your answer
Q. 46
Metal have ______no. of electrons in their outer most shell
A
3 to 6B
1 to 2C
1 to 3D
2 to 5Click an option to check your answer
Q. 47
Iron is galvonized by coating it with
A
chromiumB
zincC
AluminiumD
SodiumClick an option to check your answer
Q. 48
What occurs when metals react with oxygen?
A
They lose electronsB
They gain electronsC
They release neutronsD
They absorb protonsClick an option to check your answer
Q. 49
An element A is soft and can be cut with a knife. This is very reactive to air and cannot be kept open in air. It reacts vigorously with water. Identity the element from the following
A
NaB
MgC
FD
IClick an option to check your answer
Q. 50
An aluminium strip is kept immersed in freshly prepared ferrous sulphate solution taken in a test tube, the change observed is that
A
Green solution slowly turns brownB
Light green solution changes to blueC
Lower end of test tube become slightly warmD
A colourless gas with the smell of burning sulphur is observedClick an option to check your answer
Q. 51
Which statement best describes the reaction of metals with oxygen?
A
All metals react with oxygen at the same rate.B
Different metals exhibit different reactivities towards oxygen.C
Most metals do not react with oxygen.D
Metals react with oxygen to form acids.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 52
Oxides of non-metals are:
A
acidicB
neutralC
basicD
none of the aboveClick an option to check your answer
Q. 53
An alloy is:
A
a compoundB
a heterogeneous mixtureC
an elementD
a homogeneous mixtureClick an option to check your answer
Q. 54
Which factor primarily influences the chemical properties displayed by metals?
A
Atomic weightB
Melting pointC
DensityD
Electron releasing tendencyClick an option to check your answer
Q. 55
Which is the least conductor of heat
A
DuctilityB
LeadC
SilverD
PlatinumClick an option to check your answer
Q. 56
Which of the given metals is present in the anode mud during the electrolytic refining of copper?
A
GoldB
IronC
SodiumD
MagnesiumClick an option to check your answer
Q. 57
An alloy is
A
An elementB
A compoundC
A homogeneous mixtureD
A heterogeneous mixtureClick an option to check your answer
Q. 58
Which one of the following is used for making pencil lead ?
A
GangueB
MudC
SulphurD
GraphiteClick an option to check your answer
Q. 59
Which of the following is the best conductor of electricity ?
A
BrassB
CopperC
GoldD
GunmetalClick an option to check your answer
Q. 60
Which of the following oxide(s) of iron would
be obtained on prolonged reaction of iron with steam?
A
Fe₂O3B
FeOC
Fe304D
Fe₂O3 and Fe304Click an option to check your answer
Q. 61
Which statement accurately describes the nature of metal oxides?
A
All metal oxides are basic.B
Metal oxides are acidic.C
Metal oxides can exhibit both acidic and basic behavior.D
Metal oxides are insoluble in water.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 62
Generally, non-metals are not lustrous. Which of the given nonmetals is lustrous?
A
IodineB
NitrogenC
OxygenD
SulphurClick an option to check your answer
Q. 63
Which of the following element is a metalloid?
A
CarbonB
CalciumC
IronD
SiliconClick an option to check your answer
Q. 64
Reaction between X and Y, forms compound Z. X loses electron and Y gains electron. Which of the given properties is not shown by Z?
A
Has low melting pointB
Conducts electricity in molten stateC
Occurs as solidD
Has high melting pointClick an option to check your answer
Q. 65
Which of the following is a solid at STP?
A
SiliconB
CarbonC
bromineD
iodineClick an option to check your answer
Q. 66
Metalloids share the properties of
A
NoneB
MetalsC
BothD
Non-metalsClick an option to check your answer
Q. 67
An alloy of Zn and Cu is dissolved in dil. HCl. Hydrogen gas is evolved. In this evolution of gas
A
Only zinc reacts with dil. HClB
Both zinc and copper react with dil. HClC
Only copper reacts with waterD
Only copper reacts with dil. HClClick an option to check your answer
Q. 68
The atomic number of an element ‘X’ is 12. Which inert gas is nearest to X?
A
GrB
KrC
ArD
NeClick an option to check your answer
Q. 69
The metal liquid at room temperature is
A
MercuryB
SodiumC
AmalgamD
CopperClick an option to check your answer
Q. 70
Which of the following is likely to happen when
the current is started?
A
Copper will continue to be deposited on the iron plate.B
No reaction will occur at the iron plate or at the copper plate.C
The copper already deposited on the iron plate will go back into the solution.D
Iron will be deposited on the copper plate.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 71
Which among the given alloys contains mercury as one of its constituents?
A
Covalent bondsB
Zinc amalgamC
SolderD
AlnicoClick an option to check your answer
Q. 72
The lightest liquid metal is
A
NiB
CsC
FrD
GiClick an option to check your answer
Q. 73
The metal that melts even when kept on the palm is
A
BronzeB
MercuryC
BrassD
NickelClick an option to check your answer
Q. 74
The ability of metals to be drawn into thin wire is known as
A
MonaziteB
DuctilityC
MalleabilityD
HaemetiteClick an option to check your answer
Q. 75
Cinnabar is an ore of
A
BrassB
MercuryC
LeadD
BronzeClick an option to check your answer
Q. 76
In general, the number of electrons in the outermost shell of a metal atom is
A
1 to 3B
1C
3D
3 to 1Click an option to check your answer
Q. 77
Electrical conduction
A
DullnessB
Electrical conductionC
DuctilityD
Sonorous in natureClick an option to check your answer
Q. 78
What is the formula for cinnabar?
A
HgSB
HgS₂C
HgS4D
None of theseClick an option to check your answer
Q. 79
What is the most common metal found in the Earth's crust?
A
IronB
CalciumC
AluminiumD
SodiumClick an option to check your answer
Q. 80
Which of the following element is a metalloid?
A
SiliconB
CalciumC
NitrogenD
SolderClick an option to check your answer
Q. 81
An alloy is
A
AluminiumB
ZincC
A mixtureD
A elementClick an option to check your answer
Q. 82
The most reactive metal of the following is
A
ironB
CalciumC
SiliconD
sodiumClick an option to check your answer
Q. 83
Iron is galvonized by coating it with
A
zincB
manganeseC
nickelD
chromiumClick an option to check your answer
Q. 84
Volatile metals are purified by
A
OxidationB
LiquationC
Electrolytic refiningD
DistillationClick an option to check your answer
Q. 85
Galvanisation is a method of protecting iron from rudftng by coating with a thin layer of
A
ZincB
GoldC
SilverD
AluminiumClick an option to check your answer
Q. 86
Because of high electropositively, the atom of metals can easily form
A
Negatively ionsB
Occurs as solidC
Positive ionsD
DiamondClick an option to check your answer
Q. 87
What is the role of metals in chemical reactions?
A
Absorbing electronsB
Releasing electronsC
Gaining protonsD
Gaining electronsClick an option to check your answer
Q. 88
The best electrical conductor is,
A
DiamondB
goldC
silverD
aluminiumClick an option to check your answer
Q. 89
The reaction, Zinc + Copper sulphate solution → Zinc sulphate solution + Copper,idicates that the metal which appear lower in the reactivity series is,
A
Cu2+B
ZnC
CuD
Zn2+Click an option to check your answer
Q. 90
What happens to the surface of some metals when exposed to moist air for a long time?
A
They become transparentB
They corrodeC
They become brittleD
They become ductileClick an option to check your answer
Q. 91
Which one of the following four metals would be displaced from the solution of its salts by other
three metals ?
A
AgB
MgC
ZnD
CuClick an option to check your answer
Q. 92
The soldering wire is an alloy of
A
PhosphorsB
DuctilityC
Copper and aluminiumD
Lead and tinClick an option to check your answer
Q. 93
Predict the nature of the element if the electronic
configurations of three elements X, Y and Z are X
-2, 8, Y-2, 8, 7 and Z-2, 8, 2 respectively?
A
X is a metal.B
Y is a non-metal and Z is a metal.C
Y is a metal.D
Z is a non-metal.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 94
The ability of metals to be drawn into thin wire is
known as
A
ConductivityB
DuctilityC
MalleabilityD
SonorousityClick an option to check your answer
Q. 95
Which metal is mentioned as being a liquid at room temperature?
A
IronB
AluminiumC
MercuryD
SodiumClick an option to check your answer
Q. 96
The composition of aqua-regia is
A
Conc.HCl : Dil. HNO₃ = 3 : 1B
Dil.HCl : Dil. HNO₃ = 3 : 1C
Dil.HCl : Conc. HNO₃ = 3 : 1D
Conc.HCl : Conc. HNO₃ = 3 : 1Click an option to check your answer
Q. 97
What type of oxides do metals generally form when they react with oxygen?
A
Acidic oxidesB
Neutral oxidesC
Amphoteric oxidesD
Basic oxidesClick an option to check your answer
Q. 98
How do most metal oxides behave in water?
A
They form acids.B
They form alkalis.C
They form salts.D
They remain unchanged.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 99
The most abundant metal in the earth crust is
A
OB
Co2C
ZnD
AlClick an option to check your answer
Q. 100
What is the process of extracting metals from their ores known as?
A
MetallurgyB
MetabolismC
MetamorphosisD
MetaphysicsClick an option to check your answer
Q. 101
Which of the following is used for making magnets
A
Soft and dullB
Smooth and shiningC
alnicoD
magnaliumClick an option to check your answer
Q. 102
Soda Acid for extinguisher contains
A
sodium carboante and carbonic acidB
Deposited on anodeC
Deposited on cathode as well as anodeD
sodium hydrogen carboante and sulphuric acidClick an option to check your answer
Q. 103
Silver articles become black on prolonged
exposure to air. This is due to the formation of:
A
Ag₂S and Ag3NB
Ag₂OC
Ag³ND
Ag₂SClick an option to check your answer
Q. 104
Of these, the most ductile metal is ___________ .
A
AgB
AlC
AuD
CuClick an option to check your answer
Q. 105
Which among the given statements is incorrect for magnesium metal?
A
It reacts with steam to form magnesium hydroxide and evolves hydrogen gasB
All of theseC
It reacts with cold water to form magnesium oxide and evolves hydrogen gasD
It burns in oxygen with a dazzling white flameClick an option to check your answer
Q. 106
With which substance do metals typically react to generate hydrogen gas?
A
OxygenB
Carbon dioxideC
Nitrogen gasD
WaterClick an option to check your answer
Q. 107
Which metals can cause fires if they react quickly with oxygen and need to be stored in kerosene for safety?
A
Sodium, PotassiumB
Phosphorous, MagnesiumC
Calcium, ThalliumD
Tin, leadClick an option to check your answer
Q. 108
An example of a metal which is a liquid at room temperature
A
MercuryB
BromineC
OxygenD
NitrogenClick an option to check your answer
Q. 109
Where do the metals which can displace hydrogen from water at room temperature appear in the reactivity series ?
A
Occurs as solidB
at the bottomC
near the topD
in the middleClick an option to check your answer
Q. 110
Which of the following metal cannot displaced hydrogen ?
A
GoldB
CopperC
SilverD
All of theseClick an option to check your answer
Q. 111
The compound obtained on reaction of iron with
steam is/are:
A
Fe₂O3 and Fe3O4B
Fe₂O3C
Fe304D
FeOClick an option to check your answer
Q. 112
Food cans are coated with tin and not with zinc
because:
A
zinc is more reactive than tin.B
zinc is costlier than tin.C
zinc has a higher melting point than tin.D
zinc is less reactive than tin.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 113
How do metals typically form ions?
A
By gaining electronsB
By losing electronsC
By gaining protonsD
By losing protonsClick an option to check your answer
Q. 114
This element is very reactive to air and cannot be
kept open in air. It reacts vigorously with water.
Identify the element from the following.
A
PB
NaC
CaD
MgClick an option to check your answer
Q. 115
Which of the following properties of aluminium
makes it suitable for making cooking utensils?
(i) Good thermal conductivity
(ii) Good electrical conductivity
(iii) Ductility
(iv) High melting point
(i) Good thermal conductivity
(ii) Good electrical conductivity
(iii) Ductility
(iv) High melting point
A
(i) and (iv)B
ii) and (iii)C
(i) and (iii)D
(i) and (ii)Click an option to check your answer
Q. 116
Non-metals form covalent chlorides because
A
It reacts with hot water to form magnesium hydroxide and evolves hydrogen gasB
It does not react with waterC
they can share electrons with chlorineD
they can give electrons to chlorine atoms to form chloride ionsClick an option to check your answer
Q. 117
A student put a zinc rod in iron sulfate solution. After 10 hours, when the rod was removed, what was observed?
A
Zn rod become thinner.B
The zinc rod became thicker due to iron deposition.C
The zinc rod remained the same.D
The zinc rod had holes.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 118
Insulation of electric wire is done by
A
vinyl chlorideB
neopreneC
An elementD
A homogeneous mixtureClick an option to check your answer
Q. 119
The elements or compounds which occur naturally in the earth crust are known as:
A
MineralsB
OresC
None of theseD
GangueClick an option to check your answer
Q. 120
The essential condition required for rusting of iron is the pressure of
A
SteelB
AmalgamC
Moist oxygenated airD
MoistureClick an option to check your answer
Q. 121
Arrange the metals in the correct order from most reactive to least reactive:
A
Mg >Al > Zn > FeB
Al > Mg >Fe > ZnC
Mg> Zn > Al > FeD
Al>Fe > Zn > MgClick an option to check your answer
Q. 122
Copper is extracted from low grade ore by
A
pyrometallurgyB
electrometallurgyC
hydrometallurgyD
all of the above processesClick an option to check your answer
Q. 123
Among the following select the metal found free in nature:
A
CuB
ZnC
AgD
AuClick an option to check your answer
Q. 124
Electrical wires have a coating of an insulating material. The material generally used is
A
PVCB
GraphiteC
SolderD
All can be usedClick an option to check your answer
Q. 125
Ores mined from the earth are usually comtaminated with large amounts of impurities such as soil, sand, etc called_____________.
A
Remains in the solutionB
GravelC
GangueD
Deposited on anodeClick an option to check your answer
Q. 126
During smelting, an additional substance is added which combines with impurities to form a fusible product known as
A
MudB
SlagC
FluxD
GangueClick an option to check your answer
Q. 127
Cake does not taste bitter due to presence of
A
tartaric acidB
sodium carbonateC
GoldD
IronClick an option to check your answer
Q. 128
Where do the metals which can displace hydrogen from water at room temperature appear in the reactivity series ?
A
AlnicoB
near the topC
next to hydrogenD
in the middleClick an option to check your answer
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