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Metals and Non Metals

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Consider the following statements:

  1. Platinum is used in the making of filaments of an electric bulb.
  2. Iron is extracted from haematite ore.

Which of the given statements is/are incorrect?

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Statement 1 is wrong. Tungsten is used in the making of filaments of electric bulb. Statement 2 is correct. Iron is extracted from its ore called haematite.

Consider the following statements: (1) Iron is known as 'metal of the future'. (2) Iron was the first metal used by man.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect. Titanium is called as 'metal of the future'. Statement 2 is also incorrect. Copper was the first metal used by man.

Consider the following statements:

  1. Amalgams are compounds that always contain aluminium.
  2. Mercury is known to pollute the air of big cities with a large number of vehicles.

Which of the given statements is/are incorrect?

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect. Amalgams are compounds that always contain mercury (Hg). Statement 2 is also incorrect. Lead is known to pollute the air of big cities with a large number of vehicles.

Consider the following statements:

  1. India is the largest producer of iron ore.
  2. DDT and bleaching powder are common compounds of chlorine.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Statement 1 is wrong.  India is the third largest producer of iron ore. Statement 2 is correct. DDT and bleaching powder are the compounds of chlorine.

Consider the following statements:

  1. Titanium is used for making boats because it does not corrode by seawater.
  2. Bronze was used for making the Statue of Liberty.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct. Titanium is a strong, lustrous, corrosion-resistant (including seawater, aqua regia and chlorine) transition metal with a silver colour. Due to these properties, it is used in making boats. Statement 2 is incorrect. Copper was used for making the Statue of Liberty.

Consider the following statements:

  1. Minamata disease is caused by the poisoning effect of Mercury.
  2. Gold is mostly found in impure state.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct. Minamata disease is caused by the poisoning effect of Mercury. Statement 2 is incorrect. Gold is mostly found in pure state.

Consider the following statements:

  1. A compound added to odourless LPG cooking gas for imparting a detectable smell to the gas is of sulphur.
  2. Solar panels are mainly made of silicon.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct. LPG is an odourless gas. To give it a distinct odour, a sulphur compound is mixed with LPG gas. Statement 2 is also correct. Solar panels are mainly made of silicon, which is responsible for the conversion of solar energy.

Consider the following statements:

  1. The GDP contribution of the mining industry of India varies from 7% - 8% till 2013.
  2. Medal of Noble Prize is made of 18 carat green gold plated with 24 carat gold.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Statement 1 is wrong. The GDP contribution of the mining industry of India varies from 2.2% - 2.5 % till 2013. Statement 2 is correct. The Noble Prize medal is made of 18 carat green gold plated with 24 carat gold.

Consider the following statements:

  1. Silver is the best conductor of electricity.
  2. Diamond is a good conductor of electricity.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct. Silver is the best conductor of electricity. Statement 2 is incorrect. Diamond is a bad conductor of both heat and electricity.

Which of the following metals is the 'Bharat Ratna', India's highest civilian award made?

  1. Silver, gold and platinum

  2. Platinum, bronze and gold

  3. Silver and gold

  4. Platinum and gold


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Bharat Ratna is made up of gold, platinum and bronze.

Consider the following metals:

  1. The coinage metals include silver, copper, gold and zinc.
  2. In fireworks, the green flame is produced due to barium.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect. The coinage metals include silver, copper and gold. Zinc is not a coinage metal. Statement 2 is also correct. Barium compounds are added in fireworks to impart a green colour.

Consider the following statements:

  1. When radioactive uranium loses its entire radioactivity, it decays into carbon.
  2. India is an exporter of hematite, granite and bauxite.

Which of the given statements is/are incorrect?

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect. When radioactive uranium loses its entire radioactivity, it decays into lead. Statement 2 is correct. India is an exporter of hematite, granite and bauxite.

Consider the following metals:

  1. Gun powder is a compound of copper.
  2. Heavy water, used in nuclear reactor, is basically deuterium oxide.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect. Gun powder is a compound of sulphur. Statement 2 is correct. Heavy water, formally called deuterium oxide or 2H2 or D2O, is a form of water that contains a larger than normal amount of the hydrogen isotope, deuterium.

Consider the following statements:

  1. Sulphur dioxide is a major air pollutant produced by nuclear power plants.
  2. Stainless steel is an alloy of aluminium.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect. Sulphur dioxide is a major air pollutant produced by thermal power plants. Statement 2 is also incorrect. Stainless steel is an alloy of iron, nickel and chromium.

Match the following:

Metals Ores
1. Silver a. Hematite
2. Aluminum b. Cinnabar
3. Mercury c. Galena
4. Iron d. Bauxite
  1. 1 – c, 2 – d, 3 – b, 4 – a

  2. 1 – c, 2 – a, 3 – b, 4 – d

  3. 1 – b, 2 – a, 3 – d, 4 – c

  4. 1 – b, 2 – d, 3 – c, 4 – a


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
1. Silver a. Galena
2. Aluminum b. Bauxite
3. Mercury c. Cinnabar
4. Iron d. Hematite

 

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