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Chemical properties and uses of metals and non-metals - class-X

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Find the incorrect match.

  1. Fine duct of aluminium - Paints and Lacquers

  2. Reducing agent in the manufacture of dye-stuffs, paints, etc. - copper dust

  3. For cutting tools and crushing machines - Chrome steel

  4. For making cables, automobiles and aeroplane parts - Nickel steel


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The fine duct of aluminium is used in paints and lacquers. For cutting tools and crushing machines chrome steel is used.

For making cables, automobiles and aeroplane part – nickel steel is used. But copper dust is not used as a reducing agent in the manufacture of dyestuffs and paints. So this second is the mismatch.

Correct option is B.

Iron is used in construction of bridges and houses.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

There are many different types of steels available today. Each type is made with iron combined with different elements including carbon, silicon, and nickel among others. Steel is an important component in every structure, in every type of construction. Therefore Buildings, bridges, skyscrapers, and other types of construction would not be complete if it does not include iron in its framework. 

Aluminum is used to make electrical wire.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aluminium is used in making electrical wires as it is light, cheap and more conductive than copper.

Which of the following non-metal is used for the manufacture of fertilizers?

  1. Chlorine

  2. Sulphur

  3. Phosphorus

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Phosphorus is used for the manufacture of fertilizers.

A fire work gave bright crimson light. It probably contained a salt of ____________.

  1. Ca

  2. Sr

  3. Ba

  4. Mg


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Strontium element gives crimson red flame and it may be the salt of strontium carbonate which is used in the manufacture of red fireworks and pure strontium is used in the study of neurotransmitter release in neurons.

Some non-metals are used in water purification.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Given statement is true as chlorine being non-metal used in water purification.

Which of the following metal is found in our body?

  1. Iron

  2. Calcium

  3. Potassium

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All the above metals are found in body and are required for normal functioning of our body. Iron is found in haemoglobin and myoglobin which are required for oxygen transport in the body. Calcium is found in the structure of bone and teeth. Also plays a role in the growth of nerve cells.

Common salt consists of which non-metal?

  1. Iodine

  2. Carbon

  3. Oxygen

  4. Sulphur


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Salt is a food that almost everyone eats throughout the day, and every day. Iodized salt (also spelled iodized salt) is table salt mixed with a minute amount of various salts of the element iodine. 

Copper metal is used in making:

  1. electric wires

  2. fuse wires

  3. filling cavity in teeth

  4. preparation of hydrogen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Copper is good conductor of electricity. Because of that, it is used as an electric wire to conduct the electricity.

________ is called a space age metal and used in military jets and spacecrafts.

  1. Zinc

  2. Platinum

  3. Copper

  4. Titanium


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

TItanium is known as the space age metal and  is expected to replace most of the metals used around the industries. However, its expensive and difficult mining process is keeping it from being used so commonly as aluminium or steel. Titanium is found to be stronger, durable and corrosion resistive in comparison to steel. It has the highest strength to weight ratio of all the metals. All these properties, along with its light weight, make it an ideal metal for space crafts and military jets. It is also used in making highly water - resistant diving watches.

Which of the following non-metal is commonly used for purifying water?

  1. Sulphur

  2. Oxygen

  3. Chlorine

  4. Xenon


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Chlorine is one of the most commonly used disinfectants for water disinfection. Chlorine can be applied for the deactivation of most microorganisms and it is relatively cheap. Although several methods eliminate disease-causing microorganisms in water, chlorination is the most commonly used. Chlorination is effective against many pathogenic bacteria, but at normal dosage rates it does not kill all viruses, cysts, or worms. When combined with filtration, chlorination is an excellent way to disinfect drinking water supplies.

Graphite is most commonly used in:

  1. pesticides

  2. pencil leads

  3. water purification

  4. fertilizers


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Cores of pencil are made of graphite which leaves grey or black marks that can be easily erased. Graphite pencils are useful for writing as well as drawing too. 

Liquid metals used for making thermometer is:

  1. zirconium

  2. mercury

  3. lead

  4. none of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mercury is the only liquid. Except mercury all metals are solids at room temperature. Mercury is used for making thermometer.

Which of the following metal is used in atomic energy and space projects?

  1. Titanium

  2. Zirconium

  3. Sodium

  4. All of above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Titanium, sodium and zirconium metals are used in atomic energy and space science projects.

Tungsten filament is:

  1. non-polar covalent substance

  2. polar covalent substance

  3. ionic substance

  4. metallic substance

  5. noble gas


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tungsten filament represents metallic substance.
Tungsten is a metal. Other examples of metals include iron, copper, aluminium, magnesium, sodium, lead, zinc etc.

Non-metal which is essential for our life and all living beings inhale it during breathing is :

  1. oxygen

  2. nitrogen

  3. hydrogen

  4. water


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An essential non metal used in breathing by all living beings is 'Oxygen'

A purple coloured non-metal forms a brown solution in alcohol which is applied on wounds as an antiseptic. The non-metal is :

  1. iodine

  2. bromine

  3. chlorine

  4. sulphur


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Iodine is a natural dark violet, non-metallic element that plays a key role in human metabolism. Iodine, for example, is slightly soluble in water and gives a yellowish-brown solution. Brown solutions are also formed with alcohol.
Iodine is usually used in an alcohol solution (called tincture of iodine) or as Lugol's iodine solution as a pre- and postoperative antiseptic. Some people do not recommend disinfecting minor wounds with iodine because of concern that it may induce scar tissue formation and increase healing time.

Non-metal which is used to sterilize water is :

  1. iodine

  2. bromine

  3. chlorine

  4. sulphur


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Chlorine is a non-metal which is used to disinfect water. 


Chlorine can be applied for the deactivation of most microorganisms like bacteria.

Hence the correct option is C.

A person working with phosphorus suffers from a disease in which bones decay. It is known as?

  1. Arthritis

  2. Phossy jaw

  3. Rickets

  4. Cancer


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A person working with phosphorus suffers from a disease in which bones decay. It is known as phossy jaw.

The oxides of nonmetal which is neutral is :

  1. $SO _2$

  2. $NO _2$

  3. $P _2O _3$

  4. $CO$


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Neutral oxides are the oxides which show neither basic nor acidic properties when they react with water and they do not form salts when reacted with acids or bases, e.g., carbon monoxide$ (CO)$,nitrous oxide$ (N _2O)$,nitric oxide $(NO),$ etc., are neutral oxides.

Clinical thermometers are made up of glass. The important characteristic(s) considered for this selection is/are:

  1. it is a bad conductor of heat

  2. it is transparent

  3. both A & B

  4. it is strong


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Clinical thermometers are made up of glass because glass has very low co efficient of thermal expansion it is a bad conductor of heat and it is transparent.

In which of the following, use of non metals is more as compared to metals?

  1. human body

  2. fertilisers

  3. crackers

  4. all of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Human body if formed of many non metals Carbon, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Hydrogen, Sulphur, Phosphorus and a bit of Chlorine. 
Fertilizers are composed of Nitrogen,phosphorous,potassium-NPK
Crackers are formed of Phosphorous and sulphur.

Silver is used in making mirrors.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Silver is used in mirror because its Low-density material so weight is comparatively lesser than the other white coloured metal. Also because of high reflection property of white colour and non-corrosive nature.

Aluminium foils are used to wrap food items.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aluminium foils are used to wrap food items

It is malleable means can change into sheet very easily.
Aluminium foil has smooth shiny surface. Due to which it reflects back the heat radiation emitted by the food. Hence food remains warm for a longer time.

The metal generally mixed with gold while making ornaments is:

  1. zinc

  2. iron

  3. silver

  4. copper


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Copper is metal generally mixed with gold while making ornament to strengthen ornaments.

So answer is D. 

Quick silver is now known as:

  1. lead

  2. mercury

  3. tin

  4. brass


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Quick silver is the chemical element mercury$(Hg)$. It was formerly known as hydrargyrum.

Sulphur is used in:

  1. welding

  2. electroplating

  3. vulcanising rubber

  4. the manufacture of paints


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Vulcanization is addition of sulphur in natural rubber by chemical process to improve its durability. 

Which of the following mixtures is used in the preparation of tips of match sticks?

  1. $S +K$

  2. $Sb _2S _3+S$

  3. $K _2Cr _2O _7+S+P$

  4. $P+K$


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The heads of safety matches contain antimony trisulfide $Sb _2S _3$, potassium chlorate, sulfur, powdered glass, inert fillers, and animal glue.

Hence option $B$ is correct.

Which element is an important component of transistors?

  1. sodium

  2. copper

  3. germanium

  4. radium


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Germanium metal is used as semiconductor in transistors and various others electronic devices. These days its production for use in semiconductor electronics is a very small fraction, only 2%.

The metal used for making radiation shield is:

  1. $Al$

  2. $Fe$

  3. $Zn$

  4. $Pb$


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shielding reduces the intensity of radiation depending on thickness. A quantity known as the halving-thicknesses is used to calculate. The half value layer of lead is 1.0 cm.

The tip of the lead pencil is made of:

  1. lead

  2. graphite

  3. zinc

  4. charcoal


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The tip of the lead pencil is made up of graphite.


Graphite can leave the grey mark on the paper. It was originally thought to be a part of lead. In spite of the name, the lead pencil does not contain lead.


Graphite is an allotrope of carbon, which is a good conductor of electricity and is resistant to many chemicals.

Graphite pencils are made of a mixture of clay and graphite.


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

A non-metal which helps in the growth of plants is:

  1. sulphur

  2. hydrogen

  3. helium

  4. nitrogen


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Two major non-metals that enhance the growth of plants as constituents of fertilizers are nitrogen and phosphorus. Nitrogen helps in the leaf development and the green color of leaves is due to it. Phosphorus helps in the development of seeds and fruits and also as disease resistant.

Magnesium is used in fireworks.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
The reason of magical Colors of Fireworks
  • Red. strontium salts, lithium salts.
  • Orange. calcium salts.
  • Gold. incandescence of iron (with carbon), charcoal, or lampblack.
  • Yellow. sodium compounds.
  • White. white-hot metal, such as magnesium or aluminum.
  • Green. barium compounds + chlorine producer.
  • Blue. copper compounds + chlorine producer.

Pencil lead does not contain lead.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

There is no lead(element) in pencils. Rather, the core is made up of a non-toxic mineral called graphite. The common name 'pencil lead' is due to a historic association with the stylus made of lead in ancient Roman times.

Mercury is used as a thermometric liquid.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

It is true. Mercury is metal but at room temperature it exit in liquid state so it is use as a thermometric liquid. 

Which of the following non-metal is commonly used as pesticides and photography?

  1. Bromine

  2. Helium

  3. Selenium

  4. Iodine


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bromine compounds are effective pesticides, used to prevent pests from attacking stored grain and other produce. Bromine compounds are also used  in photography. Several compounds are used to make the light-sensitive component of a photographic emulsion; without bromine compounds photographs would not capture sufficient light.

______ Is used as a purple coloured antiseptic solution.

  1. Bromine

  2. Chlorine

  3. Iodine

  4. Sulphur


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Elemental iodine is used as a disinfectant in various forms. It works as an antiseptic and kills not only bacteria but healing cells within the wound. Tincture of iodine is prepared by dissolving iodine in KI solution & then adding alcohol or spirit. It is widely used for treating woods as antiseptic

Determine which of the following match is correct:


List I List II
1 Phosphorus a fuel
2 Nitrogen b lights
3 Carbon c crackers
4 Oxygen d plant fertilizers
5 Neon e respiration

  1. 1-e, 2-a, 3-d, 4-c, 5-b

  2. 1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-e, 5-b

  3. 1-b, 2-d, 3-e, 4-a, 5-c

  4. 1-c, 2-d, 3-b, 4-e, 5-a


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Phosphorus is most commonly used in crackers. 


Nitrogen is a very common plant fertilizer. It is used by plants for growth. 

Carbon is a good source of fuel. 

Oxygen is the most important element in human life. Oxygen is used for respiration. 

Neon generates a bright reddish-orange color. Neon lights refer to various colors and lights.

A non-metal which is used for making electrode is:

  1. diamond

  2. cadmium

  3. graphite

  4. tin


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Since graphite is a good conductor of electricity, it is used for making electrodes.

Which of the following is/are use(s) of aluminium?

  1. It is used in paints

  2. It is used for packaging

  3. It is used to make electrical wires

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The uses of aluminium are:

  1. It is used in paints
  2. It is used for packing food
  3. It is used to make electrical wires

Metal which is silvery light, malleable and ductile and the boiling point is around $2050^\circ C$ is:

  1. zinc

  2. iron

  3. aluminium

  4. tin


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Metal which is silvery light, malleable and ductile and the boiling point is around $2050 ^\circ C$ is aluminium.

Which was the first metal used?

  1. Iron

  2. Copper

  3. Zinc

  4. Gold


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Metals were discovered and starts using approximately 5000 years ago. First metal to be used was the copper. Then after silver and gold. These metals were found in free state in nature.

Metals used to make bullet proof alloy steels is:

  1. titanium

  2. zirconium

  3. magnetite

  4. silicon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Metals used to make bullet proof alloy steel is to titanium.

Which of the following non-metal can be used as plant fertilizer and for plant fixation?

  1. Nitrogen

  2. Carbon

  3. Sulphur

  4. Iodine


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nitrogen is used by plants for fixation in the form of nitrates. It can also be used by to prepare ammonia which can in turn be used as nitrogen fertilizers. Liquid nitrogen can also be used to prevent food at a very low temperature.

Which of the following metal is used for galvanising iron to protect it from rusting?

  1. $Al$

  2. $Cu$

  3. $Co$

  4. $Zn$


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Zinc is used for galvanising iron to protect it from rusting. Using a less reactive metal than iron would allow iron to get in contact with air & moisture somehow which will lead to peeling up of the covering metal. Zinc is used because Zn corrodes faster than Iron protecting the Fe surface from corrosion.

Carbon in the form of .................. can be used in preparation of pencil.

  1. graphite

  2. dry ice

  3. both a and b

  4. none of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Graphite contains carbon atoms in hexagonal rings, which are joined to form layers. Graphite is a good conductor of heat and electricity. Since graphite contains free electrons, it is a good conductor of heat and electricity. Carbon in the form of graphite is useful in the preparation of pencils.

Which of the following metals were used as money in ancient times?

  1. Gold

  2. Copper

  3. Iron

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Silver, copper and iron were used as currency in olden days.

______ metal is a part of hemoglobin a biomolecule.

  1. Aluminium

  2. Copper

  3. Iron

  4. Calcium


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Metals are available as micro-elements in our body. They are needed for conduction of nerve impulses, to carry oxygen by blood, to facilitate enzyme reactions and more. So, metals are used in medicine to cure any metal deficiency diseases in humans and animals. Ex. iron is a part of haemoglobin a biomolecule. Hence, it is used as ferrous sulphate to cure some forms of anaemia.

Which of the following metal is used as antacid?

  1. Aluminium

  2. Magnesium

  3. Titanium

  4. All of above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Metals like titanium, aluminum, magnesium are widely used in medicine for roles like antacids. They are specially studied under the subject of inorganic chemistry.

Which of the following is a use of metal gold?

  1. Health supplement

  2. Protection from the sun

  3. Making jewellery

  4. All of above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gold has the following uses. It does not rusts and supports health. It gives protection from Sun. So, it is used in making jewellary.

Which of the following metal is used in ornaments?

  1. Silver

  2. Gold

  3. Sodium

  4. Mercury


Correct Option: A,B
Explanation:

Metals used in ornament making are Gold, Silver as they do not rust quickly and for other reasons of Gold, It is used to make jewellary.

Zirconium is used in:

  1. poison ivy lotion

  2. sand papers

  3. ceramics

  4. all of above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Zirconium (Zr) slightly resembles Titanium (Ti) in poison case. it is also used as poison. It is used in making sand paper and ceramics.

Which one of the following nutrients is not available in fertilizers?

  1. Nitrogen

  2. Phosphorus

  3. Iron

  4. Potassium


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Potassium, Nitrogen and Phosphorous are normally derived from the soil in the form of inorganic salts and are nutrients available in fertilizers which make up 0.5 to 6.0 per cent. Hence iron is nutrient which is not available in fertilizers.

Non-metals which are present in fertilizers and enhance the growth of plants is:

  1. nitrogen

  2. phosphorus

  3. potassium

  4. both $A$ and $B$


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Non-metals which are present in fertilizers and enhance the growth of plants are nitrogen and phosphorus. Potassium is a metal. It is also present in fertilizers.

The glass bulb of electric bulbs becomes black due to the deposition of vapour from the:

  1. glass of the bulb

  2. metal filament

  3. gas in the bulb

  4. joint in the glass


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
  • Over the life of an incandescent light bulb, the filament begins to deteriorate and the particles will settle on the inside of the glass. In return the bulb will take on a grayish appearance and a slight decrease in light output may occur.
  • For fluorescent bulbs only, the ends will blacken as the bulb is burned. Each time the lamp is turned on and off the emissions material settles on the inside of the glass. Extreme darkening generally indicates the bulb is about to burn out.

Which of the following non-metal is  useful as a rocket fuel?

  1. $Cl$

  2. $H _2$

  3. $S$

  4. $N _2$


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hydrogen -- a light and extremely powerful rocket propellant -- has the lowest molecular weight of any known substance and burns with extreme intensity.  In combination with an oxidizer such as liquid oxygen, liquid hydrogen yields the highest specific impulse, or efficiency in relation to the amount of propellant consumed, of any known rocket propellant. 

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