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General characteristics and uses of metals - class-X

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Metals tend to form:

  1. cations

  2. anions

  3. cations and anions

  4. do not form ions


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Metals lose electrons in bonding whilst non-metals gain electrons during ionic bonding hence metals form cations and non-metals form anions. It is difficult for a non metal such as oxygen to lose 6 electrons to form a cation since it would need a lot of energy. When it comes to metals it is also difficult to gain that much elecrons since as electrons are added the effective nuclear charge increases each time.

Metals are usually hard. Hence metals are strong and can withstand heavy loads over them. Due to this property, they are difficult to cut and can be used in the construction of heavy machines, building etc.
On the other hand, non-metals are usually brittle. On hammering them they break into small pieces converting themselves into a fine powder.


In the following elements identify the elements that is relatively brittle?

  1. Sulphur

  2. Diamond

  3. Iron

  4. Magnesium


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Diamond is the hardest non-metallic element which is an exception. Sulphur is a non metal and is relatively brittle while others are metals and are hard, but not brittle.


Therefore, option A is correct.

What are the properties of a metal?

  1. Malleable

  2. Ductile

  3. Form acidic oxides 

  4. Conductor


Correct Option: A,B,D
Explanation:

Metals are hard and can be casted into thin sheets and wired example Al, iron etc. Therefore they are malleable and ductile respectively.
The valence electrons in metals are delocalized over several atoms that makes them good conductors. Metals react with oxygen to form oxides as:
$Ca+O _2 \rightarrow CaO$
these oxides reacts with water to yield metal hydroxide as:
$CaO+H _2O \rightarrow Ca(OH) _2$
Metal hydroxides are strong bases as they form hydroxide ions and the ion of the particular metal that it is made up of in aqueous phase. Example: When $Ca(OH) _2$ is dissolved in water, it forms two $OH^-$ ions and $Ca^{ 2+ }$ ions. therefore metal oxides are basic.
option A,B, ,D are correct

Which property is not associated with non-metals?

  1. High density

  2. Low melting point

  3. Low tensile strength

  4. Non- ductile


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
  • As compared to metals, they have low density and will melt at low temperatures. The shape of a nonmetal cannot be changed easily as they tend to be brittle and will break. 
  • Elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals are called metalloids. They can be shiny or dull and their shape is easily changed.
  • Hence High density is not associated with non-metals and so option A is correct answer.

Which statement is correct for all metals?

  1. Conduct electricity when molten

  2. Gain electrons when they form ions

  3. Have a low density

  4. Have a low melting point


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Solution:- (A) Conduct electricity when molten

Metals conducts electricity in molten state due to delocalised electrions.

Compare the physical properties of metals and non-metals in general with reference to malleability.

  1. Both are malleable

  2. None are malleable

  3. Only metals are malleable

  4. Only non-metals are malleable


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Malleability: Metals have the ability to withstand hammering and can be made into thin sheets known as foils. while non metals are generally brittle.

Gallium at room temperature is in :

  1. plasma state

  2. liquid state

  3. solid state

  4. gaseous state


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gallium melts at room temperature and has one of the largest liquid ranges of any metal. The melting point of gallium is used as a temperature reference point. At room temperature, gallium metal is unreactive towards air and water due to formation of a passive protective oxide layer. It melts at $29.76^{\circ} C$ (slightly above the room temperature). It is used as an agent to make alloys and is also useful in semicounductors.

Which of the following metal can be cut with the knife?

  1. Gold

  2. Potassium

  3. Iron

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sodium, potassium, lithium are soft metals and can be easily cut. It is the secong least dense metal after lithium. It is a soft solid that has a low melting point and can be cut with knife while iron and gold are hard and dense metals which are melleable and ductile.

Pick out the bad conductor of electricity from the following:

  1. copper

  2. steel

  3. impure water

  4. air


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Copper and steel are metals and metals are a good conductor of electricity generally. impure water contains ions which conduct electricity.  

However air is non-metal and they are bad conductor of electricity.

1 kg of iron occupies less space compared to 1 kg of sponge. Why?

  1. Iron has less density than sponge

  2. Iron and sponge have equal densities

  3. Iron has more density than sponge

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
We have 2 materials here in which iron is metal and Sponge is non-metal.
 Metals has usually high density as compared to non-metals.
  and Density*Volume = Mass
  Iron occupies less space because it has high density.

Which of the following are magnetic?

  1. Eraser

  2. Plastic ruler

  3. Safety pins

  4. Paper


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Eraser, plastic ruler and safety pins are non-metals so they are not magnetic as per the characteristics of non-metals. but safety pins are metals and are magnetic in nature.

Door locks are made of metals because metals:

  1. have lustre

  2. are opaque

  3. are good conductors of heat

  4. are hard and strong


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Door locks are usually needed to be strong to stop thieves or other trespassing. 

So we need a hard and strong material for the manufacturing of locks and metals are feasible for this purpose.

Hence, the correct option is $\text{D}$

Metal which give out a musical note when struck are called ________.

  1. ductile

  2. sonorous

  3. malliable

  4. all of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Metal which give out a musical note when struck are called sonorous.

The property of metals producing a ringing sound when struck is called :

  1. sonority

  2. permeability

  3. ductility

  4. malleability


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sonority (of a material) is the property of producing a ringing sound when struck. Most metals are sonorous. Therefore, they are used in many instruments (eg. cymbals and bells). Almost all non-metals are non-sonorous, i.e. they don't produce a ringing sound when struck.


Hence, the correct option is $\text{A}$

A metal which is brittle in nature:

  1. zinc

  2. hydrogen

  3. sodium

  4. mercury


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Metals are a common type of ductile material. Copper, aluminum, and steel are examples of ductile metals. The opposite of ductility is brittleness, where a material breaks when tensile stress is applied to lengthen it. Examples of brittle materials include cast iron, concrete, and some glass products. Zinc is relatively more brittle than others.

The correct option is A.

Which of the following metals is soft in nature?

  1. Platinum

  2. Iron

  3. Aluminium

  4. Sodium


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sodium is the soft silvery metal at standard temperature and pressure. It can be readily cut with a knife as it is very soft. When freshly cut sodium has a bright silvery luster. If exposed to air the surface rapidly tarnishes, darkening at first and then forming a white coat of sodium hydroxide and sodium carbonate.

Metals have electropositive valency and non-metals have electronegative valency.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Metals can donate electron so it has electropositue valency and non metals accecpts electron so it has electronegative valency.

Which of the following compounds is known as sugar of lead?

  1. $PbSO _4$

  2. $PbCO _3$

  3. $(CH _3COO) _2Pb$

  4. $PbCl _2$


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lead (II)acetate also known as sugar of lead,salt of saturn and Goulard's powder is a white crystalline chemical compound with a sweetish taste. It is made by treating lead ($II$) oxide with acetic acid.

The brilliant shine over the freshly cut surface of metal is called lusture.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The brilliant shine over the freshly cut surface of a metal is called lusture.

A material is brittle if when subjected to stress it breaks without significant plastic deformation.

Metals are usually ________ in nature.

  1. soft

  2. hard

  3. data insufficient

  4. none of above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Metals are usually solid in nature. There is less metal that is soft in nature. Some metals are used to make items like coins because they are hard and will not wear away quickly. 


For example aluminium (which is shiny and white), gold (which is yellow and shiny), and silver and nickel (also white and shiny).

Explain lustre.

  1. Shining by reflecting light

  2. Deformation into thin sheets

  3. Deformation into rods

  4. Free electrons to conduct electricity and heat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lustre is the way light interacts with the surface of a crystal, rock, or mineral. There are various types of lustre like greasy lustre, metallic lustre, dull lustre etc.

Are metals sonorous?

  1. Yes

  2. No

  3. Maybe

  4. None of above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sonorous metals mean a deep, full, pleasing and imposing sound. It is one of the physical properties of a metal through which a sound is produced when metal is hit.

Are non-metals malleable?

  1. Yes

  2. No

  3. Maybe

  4. None of above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Non-metals are not malleable. They are brittle and hence they break easily. Such non-metals cannot be deformed by a hammer or rolling. Hence, non-metals cannot be deformed to form thin sheets.

Which metal is soft in nature?

  1. Sodium

  2. Potassium

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

All the metals are hard in nature. However, both sodium and potassium metals are soft and can be cut using a knife. The bonding in these metals is weak and electrons are not located over a single atom but over a number of atoms.

Which of the following is non-malleable?

  1. Sulphur

  2. Chlorine

  3. Xenon

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A,B,C
Explanation:

Sulphur, chlorine and xenon, all are $p-$block elements.

Element I.e sulphur, chlorine, and xenon posses properties of non-metal like a poor conductor of heat and electricity,  electrons are not free to move, exist in the gaseous state.We know that non-metal are non-malleable. 


Most metals are hard except _______ and _________.

  1. radium, nitrogen 

  2. sodium, potassium

  3. osmium, carbon 

  4. copper, iron 


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Most metals are hard except sodium and potassium. They can be easily cut with a knife. Osmium is hard enough to scratch glass.

Which of the following is not malleable?

  1. Sulphur

  2. Selenium

  3. Phosphorus

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Non-metals are not malleable. They are brittle and hence they break easily. Such non-metals cannot be deformed by a hammer or rolling. Hence, non-metals cannot be deformed to form thin sheets.

Which of the following non-metal can be malleable?

  1. Sulphur

  2. Phosphorus

  3. Nitrogen

  4. Graphite


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Graphite is a non-metal consisting of 3 carbon atoms. he weak attractions between the layers of atoms in graphite are easily broken. Therefore, graphite is soft and the layers can slide over each other.

Which among the following will be the softest metal?

  1. Sodium

  2. Aluminium

  3. Iron

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sodium and potassium are soft metal which can be easily cut with a knife.

Two substance silver and carbon are thrown into a furnace. Which will melt earlier?

  1. Silver

  2. Carbon

  3. Both will melt together

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A

Out of sulphur and gold, which will be have higher melting point?

  1. Sulphur

  2. Gold

  3. Both have equal melting point

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B

Melting of iron is _____ than sulphur.

  1. higher

  2. lower

  3. equal

  4. none of the baove


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Melting point of metals will be higher than non-metal. So, iron will have higher melting point.

Mark the incorrect statement(s).
a) Most of the metals are soft.
b) All metals are equally hard.
c) Sodium is a soft non-metal.

  1. a, b

  2. b, c

  3. a, c

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Most of the metals are hard. But all the metals are not equally hard. The hardness varies from metal to metal. Most of the metals like iron, copper etc. are very hard. Sodium, potassium are exceptions.

Metals are ............, i.e., they make sound when hit with an object.

  1. sonorous

  2. lusturous

  3. reactive

  4. brittle


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sound making property is known as sonority, i.e., when hit with an object they make sound.

The property of a metal of having a shiny surface is called:

  1. luster.

  2. sonority.

  3. conductivity.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gold, silver copper have shiny surfaces, as they are metals. So are lustrous.

The concentration of matter in a material is:

  1. volume

  2. mass

  3. density

  4. none of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

For a pure chemical, the mass concentration is equal to its density (mass divided by volume); thus the mass concentration of a component in a mixture can be called density of a component in a mixture.

Lustre is a property of:

  1. metals.

  2. non-metals.

  3. metalloids.

  4. none of the above.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lustre is a property of metals i.e. they have a shiny surface.

Convert $19200\;kg/m^3$ into $g:cm^{-3}$.

  1. $192\;g:cm^{-3}$

  2. $1.92\;g:cm^{-3}$

  3. $19.2\;g:cm^{-3}$

  4. $1920\;g:cm^{-3}$


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
$1\;kg=1000\;g$
Conversion factor $ =\dfrac{1000\:gm}{1kg}$
$1\;m=100\;cm$
Conversion factor $ =\dfrac{1\:m}{100\:cm}$
$\therefore\;19200\;kg\:m^{-3}=19200\;kg\:m^{-3} \times\dfrac{1000\;g}{1\;kg}\times \begin{pmatrix}\dfrac{1\;m}{100\;cm}\end{pmatrix}^3$
$=19.200\;g/cm^3 = 19.2\:g\:cm^{-3}$

Mark the correct statement.
a) Metals lose their lustre on keeping in air.
b) Gold is lustrous.
c) Metals are lustrous and can be polished.

  1. a, b

  2. b, c

  3. a, c

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Metals lose their lustre when kept exposed to air for long time and gets a dull appearance. It loses most of its shine and lustre.

Identity the non-lustrous element.

  1. Bromine

  2. Iodine

  3. Silver

  4. Iron


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Iodine has lustrous appearance. Bromine is a non-metal so is non-lustrous. Silver and iron are metals and they are lustrous.

Formula of density is:

  1. $\dfrac{mass}{volume}$

  2. $\dfrac{volume}{mass}$

  3. $\dfrac{mass}{area}$

  4. $\dfrac{area}{mass}$


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Density, of a substance is define as mass per unit volume. Density $(\delta)$ is equal to mass $(m)$ divided by volume $(V)$. 

$Density = \dfrac{mass}{volume}$

Which of the following is used to galvanize metals, making them resistant to oxidation (rusting)?

  1. Zinc

  2. Iron

  3. Tin

  4. Aluminium

  5. Hydrogen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Zinc is used to galvanize metals, making them resistant to oxidation (rusting). Zinc is stronger reducing agent than the metal to be galvanized (such as iron) and hence, zinc can be more easily oxidised. Thus, during corrosion, zinc is oxidised. This prevents corrosion (rusting) of other metal.

Beryllium, when combined with trace of chromium forms a gemstone called___________.

  1. Ruby

  2. Sapphire

  3. Emerald

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

When combined with trace amounts of chromium, beryllium takes on a beautiful green hue as the gemstone commonly known as the emerald.

Aluminium foils are used for:

  1. wrapping chocolates and food stuff

  2. to prepare hydrogen

  3. both $A$ and $B$

  4. none of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Aluminium foils are impermeable to oxygen and water; thus are used for wrapping chocolates and foodstuff. 


It can be used for the preparation of hydrogen using the reaction of aluminium foil with a sodium hydroxide solution.


$2Al + 2NaOH + 6H _2O \rightarrow  2Na[Al(OH) _4] + 3H _2\uparrow$


Hence, the correct option is $\text{C}$

Soft metals which can be cut with a knife is/are :

  1. lithium

  2. potassium

  3. gold

  4. both A and B


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Metals like lithium, sodium and potassium can be cut with a knife because their melting point is low as compared to other alkali metals. 


Although alkaline earth metals with the exception of magnesium and beryllium can be also cut with a knife.

Hence the correct option is D.

Articles made of metals produce ringing sound when struck hard.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sonority is the property of a metal in producing a characteristic resonant sound when struck. All metals are highly sonorous and sonority varies with metals.

Metals are generally hard. Which of the following metals is an exception and can be cut with a knife?

  1. Iron

  2. Sodium

  3. Gold

  4. Magnesium


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Metals, in general, are hard as solids at room temperature but sodium is a metal that is exceptional. 


Sodium is stored in kerosene and is soft that it can be cut with a knife.

Hence the correct option is B.

A metal M which is one of the best conductor of heat and electricity used in making electric wires is found in the nature as sulphide ore, $M _2S$. Name the metal M.

  1. Cu

  2. Al

  3. Fe

  4. Ag


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Metal 'M' is copper which is one of the best conductor of heat and electricity used in making electric wires is found in nature as sulphide ore $(Cu _2S).$

Hence option A is correct answer.

Metals generally have ______ number of electron(s) in their valence shell.

  1. 1, 2, or 3

  2. 7, 8 or 9

  3. 10, 11, or 12

  4. 20, 30, or 40


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Alkali and alkaline earth metals have valence electrons as 1 and 2 respectively. In general, elements with 1-3 valence electrons can be metal except for hydrogen and helium (nonmetal) and Boron (metalloid). Also, transition elements have 2 valence electrons but since they can utilize d-orbital for bonding, therefore can have variable oxidation states.
Therefore in general  1-3 valence electrons can be meta.
Hence, option $A$ is correct.

Metals are usually hard. Hence metals are strong and can withstand heavy loads over them. Due to this property, they are difficult to cut and can be used in the construction of heavy machines, building etc.
On the other hand, non-metals are usually brittle. On hammering them they break into small pieces converting themselves into a fine powder.


Thus an element that is relatively strong is relatively :

  1. Brittle

  2. Malleable

  3. Hard

  4. Ductile


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Element that is relatively strong have strong force of attraction and difficult to break and are considered to be relatively hard.

Metallic lustre is explained by :

  1. oscillation of loose electrons 

  2. diffusion of metal ions

  3. excitation of free protons

  4. existence of B.C.C. lattice


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The metallic lustre of a metal is due to the oscillation of loosely bound electrons.


When light falls upon the electrons, they absorb energy and are set into oscillation, and they emit radiations which are responsible for the metallic lustre.

Hence, te correct option is $\text{A}$

Which among the following elements is not lustrous?

  1. Cooper

  2. Gold

  3. Iron

  4. Iodine

  5. None of these


Correct Option: E

Arrange the following in increasing order of solubility in $H _2O$.


$AgCl,\  AgBr,\ AgI,\ AgF$

  1. $AgI < AgBr < AgCl < AgF$

  2. $AgI < AgBr < AgF < AgCl$

  3. $AgI < ACl < AgBr < AgF$

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Solubility in water depends on the size. Smaller is the size of the anion, more it is solvated and more is the solubility.


AgI < AgBr  < AgCl < AgF

Arrange the following in increasing order of solubility in $H _2O$?

$NaF, MgO, AlN$

  1. $AlN < MgO < NaF$

  2. $MgO < AIN < NaF$

  3. $AlN < NaF < MgO$

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

More the charge on the ions, more is the covalent character. Hence, the order of covalent charcter is $AlN  > MgO > NaF$. More is the covalent character, less is the solubility in water.

The order of solubility in water is $AlN < MgO < NaF$.

Choose the most elastic substance from the following option.

  1. Rubber

  2. Nylon

  3. Steel

  4. Iron


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Elasticity is the property of solid materials to return to their original shape and size after the forces deforming them have been removed.


Steel is more elastic than any other thing because steel comes back to its original shape faster than rubber when the deforming forces are removed.

Hence, option C is correct.

A piece of steel has a volume of 12 cm$^{3}$ and a mass of 96 g. Find its density in kg/m$^{3}$.

Density $= x \times 10^3\ kg/m^3$. What is the value of $x$?

  1. 9

  2. 10

  3. 11

  4. 8


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

We have, $1\ cm^3 = 10^{-6}\ m^3$


So, $12\ cm^3 = 12\times10^{-6} m^3$


Again, $1\ g = 10^{-3}\ kg$

So, $96 \ g = 96\times 10^{-3} \ kg$

Therefore, density $=\dfrac{mass}{volume}=\dfrac{96\times 10^{-3}}{12\times 10^{-6}} = 8\times 10^3\ kg/m^3$ 

 
 Hence option D is the correct answer.

The metal with the lowest density is :

  1. $Mg$

  2. $Li$

  3. $Ag$

  4. $Au$


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Under standard conditions, lithium is the lightest metal and the least dense solid element. It is a soft, silver-white metal belonging to the alkali metal group of chemical elements.

Which of the following metal is present in native state?

  1. platinum

  2. iron

  3. potassium

  4. copper


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Very few metals exist in the free or native state. Only metals like gold, platinum and mercury are occasionally found in the free state i.e in the pure form.

Metals tends to form:

  1. cations

  2. anions

  3. cations and anions

  4. do not form ions


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Metals have low ionization enthalpy value and as a result of which they have a high tendency to donate the electrons and achieve inert configuration,

Because of their high electron-donating tendency, they are the strong reducing agent

$M \rightarrow M^{n+} + ne^-$

After the donation of electrons, metal gets a positive charge and the species having a positive charge are known as cations.

Hence, Metals tends to form cations.

Hence, te correct option is $\text{A}$

State True or False.
All metals are solids.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The given statement is false as mercury,gallium and caesium are liquids at room temperature. 

The metallic lustre exhibited by sodium is explained by :

  1. diffusion of sodium ions

  2. oscillation of mobile valence electrons

  3. existence of free protons

  4. existence of body centered cubic lattice


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Alkali metals are silver colored and their lustre tarnishes in air due to oxidation. Sodium has a distinctive flame colors because their outer $'s'$ electron is very easily excited.

Phosphorus is kept in:

  1. kerosene oil

  2. alcohol

  3. water

  4. ammonia


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Phosphorus is a very reactive metal, when exposed to air it starts reacting vigorously, therefore it is kept in water.

Which of the following metals generally occur in liquid state at room temperature?

  1. Mercury

  2. Bromine

  3. Gallium

  4. A and C both


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mercury, bromine, gallium all exist in liquid state but bromine is non-metal.

Which of the following statement is not correct?

  1. All metal are solids at room temperature.

  2. All metal are good conductors of heat and electricity.

  3. All metal form basic oxides.

  4. All metal possess lustre when freshly prepared.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

All metals are solid state at room temperature except mercury.Hence,it is incorrect.


All metal are good conductors of heat and electricity.

All metal form basic oxides.

All metal possess lustre when freshly prepared.

Hence, option $A$ is correct

Iron is tougher than sodium because:

  1. iron atom is smaller.

  2. iron atom are more tightly packed.

  3. metallic bonds are stronger in iron.

  4. none of these.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Iron is tougher than sodium because all metals have metallic bonding which is different from ionic or covalent bonding.In metallic bonding, the outer shells of adjacent atoms overlap and outer electrons are free to move through the lattice. Metal cations are balanced by electron anions.

Metallic lustre exhibited by sodium is due to:

  1. diffusion of sodium ion

  2. oscillation of loose electron

  3. escalation of free protons

  4. existence of lattice structure


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The metallic lustre is because the excited $3s$ electrons of sodium emit a photon when they fall from $3p$ to $3s$ and the oscillation of electrons causes the metallic lustre.

Which of the following is the composition of red lead?

  1. $PbO$

  2. $PbO _2$

  3. $Pb _3O _4$

  4. $PbI _2$


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lead($II,IV$) oxide also called minium, red lead or triplumbic tetroxide is a bright red or orange crystalline or amorphous pigment. It is used in the manufacture of batteries,lead glass and rust proof primer paints.

Metals are lustrous in nature, having shiny appearance. Arrange the reasons given below in a sequence.
(a) Emission of radiation or light energy by excited electrons makes a metal shiny in appearance.
(b) The electrostatic forces of attraction between metal ions and the mobile electrons is called metallic bond.
(c) The positive metal ions are surrounded by pool of electrons.
(d) When light falls on the crystal, electrons get excited.

  1. c b a d

  2. c b d a

  3. b c a d

  4. b d c a


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The correct sequence can be written as; c b d a.

The positive metal ions are surrounded by pool of electrons. The electrostatic forces of attraction between metal ions and the mobile electrons is called metallic bond. When light falls on the crystal, electrons get excited. Emission of radiation or light energy by excited electrons makes a metal shiny in appearance.

When Amrita was asked to pick up a few articles from a collection, she picked up the following:
A wooden scale, a glass test tube, and a paper basket.
Which article is she most likely to pick up next?

  1. Steel cup

  2. Iron chain

  3. Rubber gloves

  4. Copper wire


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Wooden scale, glass test tube, paper basket are all non-metals and a poor conductor of electricity and Rubber gloves are similar to these.

Also if she is doing any lab work as Wooden scale, glass test tube, paper basket are usually component of carrying out some experiment then she would need a  Rubber gloves.

The property by virtue of which a substance can bear a lot of strain, without breaking is called tensile strength.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tensile strength is a measurement of the force  required to pull something such as rope, wire or a structural beam to the point where it breaks.

The tensile strength of a material is the maximum amount of tensile stress that it can take before failure, for example breaking.

Density is defined as :

  1. ratio of mass and volume

  2. product of mass and volume

  3. ratio of volume and mass

  4. product of mass and temperature


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Density is a ratio of mass and volume.


 Density = $\dfrac{mass}{volume}$

Hence the option A is correct.

Which of the following metal is not sonorous at room temperature?

  1. Tungsten

  2. Aluminium

  3. Mercury

  4. Lead


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mercury is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature. Its elasticity property is remarkably low. Hence, when struck it does not produce sound.

Why are metals lustrous?

  1. Light is transmitted through delocalized electrons

  2. They have a high boiling point

  3. Light is reflected through delocalized electrons

  4. Light does not travel through metals at all


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A metal is a lattice of metal "ions" in a "sea" of delocalised electrons - mobile electrons. Photons of light do not penetrate very far into the surface of a metal and are typically reflected, or bounced off, the metallic surface, by the mobile electrons and what you get is metallic reflection, which is lustrous.

Which of the following is the most sonorous metal?

  1. Gold

  2. Platinum

  3. Mercury

  4. Silver


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Silver has a very considerable elasticity. When struck it produces a very acute sound. Hence, it the most sonorous metal.

Which of the following example possess lustre?

  1. Silver

  2. Platinum

  3. Mercury

  4. All of above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

$A,\ B$ and $C$ are all metals with free electrons. Photons of light do not penetrate very far into the surface of a metal and are typically reflected or bounced off the metallic surface by the mobile electrons and what you get is a metallic reflection, which is lustrous.

Why iron is used widely in construction of buildings, bridges, railway lines etc?

  1. Iron is a good conductor of electricity

  2. Iron is ductile

  3. Iron have high tensile strength

  4. Iron is malleable


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Metals (except sodium, potassium) have very high tensile strength.
For example - iron can bear a lot of tensile strength. So, it is used in construction of buildings, bridges, railway lines etc.

Identity the element which can't conduct electricity:

  1. graphite

  2. iron

  3. phosphorus

  4. copper


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Phosphorus is a non-metal. It do not have free electrons for conduction. So, it is bad conductor of electricity.

The density of ice is $0.921\;g\ cm^{-3}$. Calculate the mass of a cubic block of ice which is $76\;mm$ on each side.

  1. $49 :g$

  2. $4\times 10^2\;g$

  3. $0.04 :g$

  4. $4\times 10^3\;g$


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Now, 1 $mm $ =   0.1 $cm$

$ \therefore $ 76$mm $ =   7.6 $cm$
Volume of cube $ =  $ $ (7.6)^3$ $ =  $ 438. 98 $ cm^3$
Now, mass $ =  $ density $ \times $ volume $ =  $ 0.921 $ \times $ 438.98 $ =  $ 404 $g$ $ =  $ $ 4.04 \times10^2 :g$

The mass of a piece of paper is $0.02\;g$ and the mass of a social substance and the piece of paper is $20.036\;g$. The volume of the solid substance is $2.16\;cm^3$. Calculate the density of the substance.

  1. $9.98$

  2. $7.36$

  3. $7.14$

  4. $9.268$


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mass of piece of paper $=0.02\;g$


Mass of solid substance and piece of paper $=20.036\;g$

$\therefore$ Mass of solid substance $=20.036\;g-0.02\;g$

$\approx 20.02\;g$

Volume of solid $=2.16\;cm^3$

Density = $\dfrac{Mass}{Volume}=\dfrac{20.02}{2.16}=9.268 \ g/cm^3$

The mass of steel sphere having density 7850$\;kg :m^{-3}$ and radius 0.15$\;m$ is:

  1. 112$\;kg$.

  2. 290$\;kg$.

  3. 110.9$\;kg$.

  4. 300$\;kg$.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mass  of the sphere, $M = Density \times Volume$


Volume of the sphere is, $ V= \dfrac {4}{3} \pi r^3$


$ V=  \dfrac {4}{3} \pi (0.15)^3= 0.01412  \ m^{3} $

$M= 7850 \times 0.01412$

$= 110.9 \:kg$

Which of the following has lowest density?

  1. Oxygen

  2. Hydrogen

  3. Neon

  4. Carbon


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hydrogen

Among all non-metals. Hydrogen has less density even its density is lesser than air.

Metals have:

  1. high density

  2. low density

  3. moderate density

  4. none of above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Metals have a high density hence they feel heavy for their size whereas non-metals have a low density.

Density is:

  1. mass per time

  2. mass per weight

  3. mass per volume

  4. mass per atomic weight


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The density, or more precisely, the volumetric mass density, of a substance is its mass per unit volume. The symbol most often used for density is $\rho$.

Which of the following statement is correct?

  1. All metals are ductile.

  2. All non-metals are ductile.

  3. Generally, metals are ductile.

  4. Some non-metals are ductile.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Metals are generally malleable — that is, they can be hammered or pressed permanently out of shape without breaking or cracking — as well as fusible (able to be fused or melted) and ductile (able to be drawn out into a thin wire). 


Typically they are malleable and ductile, deforming under stress without cleaving. There are metals which are not ductile. 
For example sodium and mercury.

The high density of most of the metals is due to the_________.

  1. loosely packed crystal lattice of the metallic structure

  2. weak metallic bonding

  3. tightly packed crystal lattice of the metallic structure

  4. strong ionic bonding


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The high density of most metals is due to the tightly packed crystal lattice of the metallic structure.

The alkali and alkaline earth metals in groups $I :A$ and $II :A$ are referred to as the light metals because, they have:

  1. low density.

  2. low hardness.

  3. low melting points.

  4. all of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 The alkali and alkaline earth metals in groups $I :A$ and $II :A$ are referred to as the light metals because they have low density, low hardness, and low melting points.

Which of the following element is sonorous?

  1. Hydrogen

  2. Sulphur

  3. Iron

  4. All of above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sonorous, i.e., making a sound when it is a property of the metal. Iron being a metal is sonorous whereas hydrogen and sulphur are non-metals.


So, the correct option is $C$

The most durable metal plating on iron to protect against corrosion is :

  1. Tin plating

  2. Zinc plating

  3. Copper plating

  4. Nickel plating


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Galvanisation is the process of applying a protective zinc coating to iron or steel, to prevent rusting. The most common method is hot dip galvanizing, in which steel sections are submerged in a bath of molten zinc. Hence, zinc plating is the most durable metal plating on iron to protect against corrosion.

Based on the information in each choice below, which of the noble gases would have the greatest density for a $1.00\ L$ sample at room temperature and pressure?

  1. Krypton molar mass $83.8 g/mol$, atomic radius $111$ picometers

  2. Argon molar mass $39.9 g/mol$, atomic radius $94$ picometers

  3. Neon molar mass $20.2 g/mol$, atomic radius $70$ picometers

  4. Helium molar mass $4.0 g/mol$, atomic radius $50$ picometers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ans : A Krypton molar mass $83.3\ g/ mol$, atomic radius III picometers.

Note: [ As we go top to bottom, Atomic mass increases. This is because the $e^{\ominus}$ in bigger noble gases are located away from the nucleus and held less tightly by the atom. Therefore the density of krypton is more then $He, Ne$ and $Ar$].

Which of the following is the densest metal on earth?

  1. Rhenium

  2. Osmium

  3. Rhodium

  4. Iridium


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The densest chemical element is osmium(which is a metal). Osmium has a density of around 22 grams per cubic centimeter, about twice the density of lead.

Which of the following physical property of beryllium makes it perfect aerospace material?

  1. High thermal conductivity

  2. Low density

  3. Both $A$ and $B$

  4. Beryllium is not suitable for aerospace mateerial


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

It should be light to make aerospace material. Beryllium has low density and also has high thermal conductivity.

Which of the following metal is famous with magicians for its melting properties?

  1. Tellurium

  2. Gallium

  3. Dysprosium

  4. Rhodium


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gallium is a metal with lowest melting point. When we hold it and apply pressure with fingers, It melts at room temperature because of low melting point so, it is used by magicians.

Non-metals don't show malleability because of:

  1. lesser extent of bonding than metals.

  2. low density

  3. smaller atomic size

  4. none


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The basic difference between metals and non-metals is the extent of bonding.Metals have very high extent of bonding than that in non-metals which makes the metal malleable.

Metal that matches non-metals in exhibiting malleability is: 

  1. zinc

  2. iron

  3. copper

  4. gold


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Like non-metals, zinc is an exception among metals that does not shows malleability.

The properties that is NOT possessed by non-metals are:

  1. Brittleness

  2. Non- conductivity

  3. Malleability

  4. Low density


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Malleability is the property of metal whereas non-metals are generally brittle,non conducting and have low density.

Non-metals are non-malleable due to absence of:

  1. covalent bonding

  2. ionic bonding

  3. metallic bonding

  4. co-ordinate bonding


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Malleability in metals occurs because of the metallic bonds that keep the atoms in place. Metallic bonds, characterized by a 'sea' of electrons that easily move from atom to another, allow the metal atoms to slide past each other if a force is applied. Non-metals are hard and brittle due to the absence of these electron pools of metallic bonds. 


Hence, the correct option is $\text{C}$

Which of the following element is non-malleable?

  1. $Al$

  2. $Ag$

  3. $Au$

  4. $C$


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Metals are malleable. In given options, carbon is non-metal and thus is hard and non-malleable. 

Hence, the correct option is $D$

Oxidation of sodium gives:

  1. sodium oxide

  2. sodium dioxide

  3. sodium peroxide

  4. no oxide is formed


Correct Option: A,C
Explanation:

Oxidation of sodium gives sodium oxide, $Na _2O$ and about 20% sodium peroxide,$Na _2O _2$.

$6 Na + 2 O _2 \rightarrow 2 Na _2O + Na _2O _2$

Carbon foils can not be made because of the reason that:

  1. no-metallic bonding to allow one electron slip over another

  2. do not deform on hammering

  3. both of these

  4. none of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Carbon is a non-malleable element. Malleability is a physical property of matter, usually metals to bend or be hammered into other shapes without breaking. Carbon do not deform due to absence of the  metallic bonds which is required to be malleable as it keep the atoms in place and allows one electron slip over another. 

Potassium on exposure to air gives:

  1. Potassium peroxide

  2. Potassium superoxide

  3. Potassium dioxide

  4. Potassium oxide


Correct Option: A,B,D
Explanation:

Potassium is an extremely active metal that reacts violently with oxygen in air. Potassium oxidizes faster than most metals and forms oxides with oxygen-oxygen bonds. Three species are formed during the reaction: potassium oxide, potassium peroxide, and potassium superoxide.

$8K + 4O _2 \rightarrow 2K _2O + 2KO _2 + K _2O _2$

Four metals $P$, $Q$, $R$ and $S$ react with water as given below:
I. $P$ reacts with cold water
II. $Q$ reacts with hot water
III. $R$ reacts with steam
IV. Red hot $S$ reacts with steam.
Then, highly reactive metal is:

  1. $P$

  2. $Q$

  3. $R$

  4. $S$


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The highly reactive metal is $P$ as it reacts with cold water. This is because, the reaction with cold water requires lowest energy of activation.

Select the object from the following which can shine (have lusture) _____________

  1. glass bowl and wooden bowls

  2. towel and toys

  3. shirts and scarfs

  4. ornaments and brass utensils


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

1) ornaments and brass utensils both are made up of metals.

2) Metals are lustrous because of the free electrons they have.

3) The free electrons can move freely in the metal causing any light incident on them to get reflected back.

4) This reflection is specular reflection rather than diffused and thus the metal surface appears shiny or lustrous.

Metallic radii of some transition elements are given below. Which of these elements will have the highest density?
Element                    $Fe$     $CO$       $Ni$     $Cu$ 
Metallic radii/pm     126     125     125    128

  1. same 

  2. $Ni$

  3. $Co$

  4. $Cu$


Correct Option: D

Which one of the following four metals would be displaced from the solution of its salt by other three metals?

  1. Mg

  2. Ag

  3. Zn

  4. Cu


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ag metal would be displaced from the solution of its salt by Mg, Zn or Cu metals.

Among the given metals, the standard reduction potential for the half reaction $\displaystyle Ag^+ + e^- \rightarrow Ag$ is maximum.

Hence, among the given metals (ions),  $\displaystyle Ag^+ $ ion has maximum strength as oxidising agent. Hence, $\displaystyle Ag^+$ ion gains an electron and other metals loses electron.

Read the following statements and answer as true or false.
The presence of carbon in pig iron makes it brittle.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 Pig iron has a very high carbon content, typically 3.8–4.7%, along with silica and other constituents of dross, which makes it very brittle, and not useful directly as a material except for limited applications.

Which of the following is not correct observation based on Ellingham diagram?

  1. A metal can reduce the oxide of other metal which lies above it in Ellingham diagram

  2. $CO$ is more effective than $C$ as reducing agent below $170^{o}C$

  3. $\Delta G^{o}$ metal oxide is higher than of $CO _{2}$ hence oxidation of metal sulphides to oxides is not favourable

  4. Need for conversion of metal sulphide to metal oxide before reduction can be explained thermodynamically


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

As moving down of bottom of diagram metals becomes more reactive oxides will be hard to reduce.A given metal can reduce the oxides of other metal which lies above it in Ellingham diagram.

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