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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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

I and II

I and IV

II and III

I and III

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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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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

1, 2 and 4

2, 3 and 4

1, 3 and 4

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Generally metals react with acids to give salt and hydrogen gas. Which of the following acids does not give hydrogen gas on reacting with metals (except Mn and Mg)?

H2SO4

HNO3

All of these

HCl

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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 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 N2 gas which helps in floating

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

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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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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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Brass

Steel

Bronze

Amalgam

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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 true but R is false.

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

A is false but R is true.

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

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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

2, 3 and 4

1, 2 and 3

1, 2 and 4

1, 3 and 4

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

In solid form, molten form, and in aqueous solution

Both in solid form and in aqueous solution

Only in solid form

Both in aqueous solution and in molten form

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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

Remains green with no change in the copper coin.

Turns colorless and a grey substance is deposited on the copper coin.

Turns colorless and a reddish-brown substance is deposited on the copper coin.

Turns blue, and a grey substance is deposited on the copper coin.

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

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

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

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

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An element with atomic number_____ will form a basic oxide.

14 (2,8,4)

17 (2,8,7)

7 (2,5)

11 (2,8,1)

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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

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

Gold only

Sodium only

Gold and platinum

Zinc and sodium

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