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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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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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)?

HCl

HNO3

All of these

H2SO4

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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:

Only zinc reacts with dil. HCl

Only copper reacts with dil. HCl

Zinc reacts with copper

Both zinc and copper react with dil. HCl

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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’?

Sodium

Silver

Copper

Sulphur

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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

W, X, Z

X, Y, Z

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The colour of the solution observed after 30 minutes of placing zinc metal to copper sulphate solution is

Dirty green

Reddish Brown

Blue

Colourless

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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?

Brass

Steel

Bronze

Amalgam

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

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

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

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

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Fill in the blank:

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In the given reaction, Al₂O₃ + NaOH → _____ + H₂O

Na2O3

NaAlO2

Na3Al

NaAl2O3

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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 N2 gas which helps in floating

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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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?

Add another chlorine atom to accept an electron from the calcium atom.

Transfer an electron from the chlorine atom to the calcium atom.

Transfer an electron from the calcium atom to the chlorine atom.

Add another calcium atom to donate an electron to the chlorine atom.

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Which one of the following correctly represents Sodium oxide?

metals and non-metals class 10 extra questions answers

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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

Only I

Only II

Only III

Either I or III

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An element ‘M' has 50% of the electrons filled in the 3rd shell as in the 2nd shell. The atomic number of ‘M’ is:

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

In solid form, molten form, and in aqueous solution

Only in solid form

Both in solid form and in aqueous solution

Both in aqueous solution and in molten form

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