Metals And Non-Metals Class 10 MCQ Quiz – Test Your Knowledge!

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Do you know why metals conduct electricity but non-metals don’t? Test your knowledge of Metals and Non-Metals with this interactive Class 10 Science MCQ Quiz! These questions are based on NCERT and CBSE syllabus, helping you prepare effectively for exams. Let’s see how well you score!

Chapter 3: Metals and Non-Metals

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A cable manufacturing unit tested a few elements on the basis of their physical properties.

Properties	W	X	Y	Z
Malleable	Yes	No	No	Yes
Ductile	Yes	No	No	Yes
Electrical Conductivity	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Melting Point	High	Low	Low	High

Which of the above elements were discarded for usage by the company?

W, X, Z

W, X, Y

X, Y, Z

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The metal X does not react with cold water but floats on hot water with the formation of colorless bubbles. Which of the following represents metal X.

Magnesium

Lead

Copper

Aluminium

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Given below are reactions involving metals P, Q, R, and S and their salt solutions in water.

- Metal P salt solution + Q → Metal Q salt solution + P

- Metal Q salt solution + R → Metal R salt solution + Q

- Metal S salt solution + Q → Metal Q salt solution + S

- Metal P salt solution + S → No reaction

Which metal is the MOST reactive?

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Ashok has written the following reactions to show how metals can be obtained from their ores.

1. 2Fe₂O₃ + 3C → 4Fe + 3CO₂

1. Na₂O + C → 2Na + CO

1. ZnO + C → Zn + CO

1. CuO + C → Cu + CO

Identify the INCORRECT reaction(s) among them.

Only II

Only I and III

Only II, III, and IV

Only I

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Which of the following are correctly matched?

1. Mercury	liquid at room temperature
2. Iodine	non-lustrous
3. Lithium	low melting point
4. Graphite	good conductor

1, 2 and 3

2, 3 and 4

1, 2 and 4

1, 3 and 4

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Match the items in column I with the items in column II.

Column I	Column II
1. Iron	A. Liquid at room temperature
2. Copper	B. Deposition of reddish-brown layer on exposure to moist air
3. Potassium	C. Can be cut easily with a knife
4. Mercury	D. Formation of a greenish layer on exposure to moist air

Select the correct alternative.

1-B, 2-D, 3-C, 4-A

1-A, 2-C, 3-D, 4-B

1-C, 2-A, 3-B, 4-D

1-D, 2-B, 3-A, 4-C

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Galvanisation is a process of coating iron articles with a layer of zinc to prevent the iron from rusting.

The iron is protected even if the zinc coating is scratched and the iron is exposed.

Which of the following is true about how zinc prevents the rusting of iron?

1. A galvanized iron article does not undergo oxidation.

1. The zinc coating prevents contact of iron with air.

1. Zinc undergoes corrosion more easily than iron.

only 2 and 3

only 1 and 2

only 1

only 2

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Although metals form basic oxides, which of the following metals forms an amphoteric oxide?

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Metals are refined by using different methods. Which of the following metals are refined by electrolytic refining?

1. Au

1. Cu

1. Na

1. K

III and IV

I and II

II and III

I and III

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Shown below is a container that is used in the transportation of goods over long distances.

These containers are made of steel. Which property of steel is mainly used to make these containers?

Its malleability

Its metallic lustre

Its ductility

Its electrical conductivity

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2 mL each of concentrated HCl, HNO_3, and a mixture of concentrated HCl and concentrated HNO₃ in the ratio of 3:1 were taken in test tubes labeled 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. The metal could be

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Alloys are homogeneous mixtures of a metal with a metal or non-metal. Which among the following alloys contain non-metal as one of its constituents?

Bronze

Amalgam

Brass

Steel

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The electronic configurations of three elements X, Y, and Z are

X – 2, 8; Y – 2, 8, 7 and Z – 2, 8, 2.

Which of the following is correct?

Y is a metal

Y is a non-metal and Z is a metal

X is a metal

Z is a non-metal

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On adding dilute sulphuric acid to a test tube containing a metal ‘X’, a colourless gas is produced when a burning match stick is brought near it. Which of the following correctly represents metal ‘X’?

Copper

Silver

Sulphur

Sodium

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Which of the following are correctly matched?

1. Ductility	Drawn into wire
2. Malleability	Drawn into sheets
3. Good conductors of heat	Copper and mercury
4. Non-metals	Solids or gases

1, 3 and 4

2, 3 and 4

1, 2 and 4

1, 2 and 3

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