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

SubstanceMelting Point (K)Electrical Conductivity
SolidLiquid/Aqueous
A295GoodGood
B1210PoorGood
C1890PoorGood
D1160PoorPoor

Identify ionic compounds from the above-given substances.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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The electronic structures of six elements A to F are given in the table below:

Electronic StructureFormula of Compound
1.A: 2, 1B: 2, 6A2B
2.B: 2, 6C: 2, 7B2C
3.C: 2, 7D: 2, 8, 3DC3
4.E: 2, 8, 6F: 2, 8, 8, 2FE2

Which of the compounds formed are wrong?

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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

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On placing a copper coin in a test tube containing green ferrous sulphate solution, it will be observed that the ferrous sulphate solution

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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

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Which of the following oxide(s) of iron would be obtained on the prolonged reaction of iron with steam?

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A scientist is attempting to represent an ionic bond between calcium and chlorine. The figure below shows the progress he has made so far.

A scientist is attempting to represent an ionic bond between calcium and chlorine. The figure below shows the progress he has made so far

What should be the next step in his representative of the ionic bond?

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Which of the following are correctly matched?

1. Mercuryliquid at room temperature
2. Iodinenon-lustrous
3. Lithiumlow melting point
4. Graphitegood conductor

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Aluminium is used for making cooking utensils. Which of the following properties of aluminium are responsible for the same?

    1. Good thermal conductivity

    1. Good electrical conductivity

    1. Ductility

    1. High melting point

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

PropertiesWXYZ
MalleableYesNoNoYes
DuctileYesNoNoYes
Electrical ConductivityYesYesYesNo
Melting PointHighLowLowHigh

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

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A piece of zinc (Zn) – a reactive metal – was dropped into a test tube containing a substance. A zinc salt was formed and hydrogen gas was liberated. This is shown in the equation below.

Zn + _____ → zinc salt + H2 gas

Which of the following can be the substance that zinc was dropped into?

    1. Water

    1. Hydrochloric acid

    1. A solution of zinc salt

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

The diagram shows the reaction between metal and dil. Acid

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

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