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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- Assertion: Rusting of Iron is endothermic in nature.

- Reason: As the reaction is slow, the release of heat is barely evident.

A is false but R is true.

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

Both A and R are true, and R is not the correct explanation of A.

A is true but R is false.

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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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The table shown below gives information about four substances: A, B, C, and D.

Substance	Melting Point (K)	Electrical Conductivity
Substance	Melting Point (K)	Solid	Liquid/Aqueous
A	295	Good	Good
B	1210	Poor	Good
C	1890	Poor	Good
D	1160	Poor	Poor

Identify ionic compounds from the above-given substances.

A, B, D

A, C, D

A, B

B, C

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The diagram shows the reaction between metal and dil. Acid.

What is the reason for the different behavior of Mg in test tube B?

Mg reacts with dil. HCl to produce N2 gas which helps in floating

Mg is a lighter element than dil. HCl

Mg reacts with dil. HCl to produce H2 gas which helps in floating

Mg reacts with dil. HCl to produce CO2 gas which helps in floating

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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.

Aluminium

Magnesium

Lead

Copper

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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 ductility

Its metallic lustre

Its electrical conductivity

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During the purification of a metal by electrolysis, what happens at the negative electrode?

Neutral metal atoms gain electrons to become ions.

Neutral metal atoms lose electrons to become ions.

Metal ions gain electrons to become neutral metal atoms.

Metal ions lose electrons to become neutral atoms.

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Which of the following are not ionic compounds?

1. KCl

1. HCl

1. CCl₄

1. NaCl

I and III

I and II

III and IV

II and III

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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

only 1 and 2

only 2 and 3

only 1

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Listed here is the reactivity of certain metals.

Metal	Reaction with air	Reaction with water	Reaction with dilute acids
Gold	Does not oxidize or burn	No reaction	No reaction
Sodium	Burns vigorously to form oxide	Violent reaction	Violent reaction
Zinc	Burns to form oxides	Reacts on heating with water	Reacts to produce hydrogen
Platinum	Does not oxidize or burn	No reaction	No reaction

Which of the above metals are likely to be obtained in their pure states from the Earth’s crust?

Zinc and sodium

Gold only

Gold and platinum

Sodium only

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In which of the following forms do electrovalent compounds conduct electricity?

Only in solid form

Both in solid form and in aqueous solution

Both in aqueous solution and in molten form

In solid form, molten form, and in aqueous solution

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When brass, an alloy of Zn and Cu, is dissolved in dil. HCl, hydrogen gas is evolved. The evolution of gas is due to:

Zinc reacts with copper

Only zinc reacts with dil. HCl

Both zinc and copper react with dil. HCl

Only copper reacts with dil. HCl

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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

X, Y, Z

W, X, Z

W, X, Y

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What happens when calcium is treated with water?

1. It does not react with water

1. It reacts violently with water

1. It reacts less violently with water

1. Bubbles of hydrogen gas formed stick to the surface of the calcium

I and IV

II and III

III and IV

I and II

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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 III

I and II

II and III

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