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Metals and Non-metals (Class X)

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Which property of metals decides how much sound will be produced when a metal is struck?

  1. Electrical conductivity

  2. Ductility

  3. Sonority

  4. Density


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sonority is a physical property of metals by which sound is produced when a metal is struck.

All of the following compounds are non-ionic, except

  1. calcium chloride

  2. sodium chloride

  3. potassium chloride

  4. water


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Non-ionic compounds are those which form covalent bonds by sharing a pair of electrons between two atoms. Water (H2O) has a covalent bond. 

Electrical wires are usually made from copper. Which properties of copper make it a suitable choice?

i. Malleability ii. High electrical conductivity iii. Sonority iv. Ductility v. Metallic lustre

  1. i, ii and iii

  2. ii, iv and v

  3. i, ii and iv

  4. i, iii and iv


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Copper is used to make electrical wires because it is malleable, ductile, and a good conductor of electricity and heat.

Which non-metal is stored in water at room temperature due its high reactivity?

  1. Chlorine

  2. Phosphorus

  3. Carbon

  4. Sulphur


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Phosphorus is a very reactive non-metal. It catches fire if exposed to air. To prevent the contact of phosphorus with atmospheric oxygen, it is stored in water.

Select the material in which non-polar compounds will be soluble.

  1. Ethanol

  2. Water

  3. Butanol

  4. Benzene


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Non-polar compounds are soluble in non-polar solvents. Out of the given solvents, only benzene is non-polar. So, it is the correct answer as like dissolves like.

Why does copper turn green after some time when left in open?

  1. Due to oxidation of copper

  2. Due to reduction of copper

  3. Due to displacement reaction

  4. Due to rusting


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Copper turns green because of a process known as oxidation, which is the removal of electrons from the substance.

Bronze is made by mixing _______ and _______ to manufacture coins, turbines, blades, etc.

  1. 82% copper, 18% tin

  2. 88% copper, 12% tin

  3. 88% copper, 12% iron

  4. 82% copper, 18% iron


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

There are many different bronze alloys, but modern bronze is 88% copper and 12% tin.

Which of the following metal and alloy pairs is not a correct combination?

i. Steel and Iron ii. Bronze and Tin iii. Brass and Copper

  1. i and ii

  2. ii and iii

  3. i and iii

  4. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All the given metal and alloy pairs are correct. The given alloys are made up by combining these metals with some other metals.

Most of the metals are considered to be very hard, but which of the following is a soft metal which can be easily cut into pieces?

  1. Sodium

  2. Aluminium

  3. Copper

  4. Mercury


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sodium is a soft metal. It can be easily cut into pieces using a knife.

What happens when copper chloride is electrolysed?

  1. Copper chloride is broken down to form copper.

  2. Chlorine gas is formed.

  3. It turns black in colour.

  4. Both 1 and 2


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

If electricity is passed through a copper chloride solution, copper chloride is broken down to form copper metal and chlorine gas. Positively charged ions move to the negative electrode during electrolysis.

Which of the following lies in between magnesium and lead in the reactivity series?

  1. Sodium

  2. Gold

  3. Calcium

  4. Zinc


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The reactivity series is a series of metals, in order of reactivity from the highest to the lowest. In this series, zinc lies in between magnesium and lead.

Which among the following metals is a bad conductor of heat?

  1. Iron

  2. Mercury

  3. Silver

  4. Zinc


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mercury is a bad conductor of heat.

A silvery white, light metal reacts with water to give hydrogen gas and burns with a dazzling white flame. Which metal is it?

  1. Magnesium

  2. Calcium

  3. Sodium

  4. Aluminium


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Magnesium is the correct answer.

What of the following properties belong(s) to sodium metal?

  1. It is a soft metal and can be cut with a knife.

  2. It reacts quickly with water and air.

  3. It has a low melting point.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Properties of sodium metal are as follows: (1) It is a soft metal and can be cut with a knife. (2) It reacts quickly with water and air. (3) It has a low melting point.

Amphoteric oxides are those which react with

  1. acids only

  2. bases only

  3. neither bases nor acids

  4. both bases and acids


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Amphoteric oxides are those which react with both bases and acids.

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