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Class 10 Science Chapter 3 Quiz

Metals and Non-metals

1. Which of the following is the most reactive metal?
a) Gold b) Iron c) Sodium d) Copper

2. Which non-metal is essential for combustion?
a) Nitrogen b) Oxygen c) Carbon d) Sulphur

3. Which of the following is not a property of metals?
a) Malleability b) Ductility c) Brittle d) Good conductor of electricity

4. What happens when iron nails are placed in copper sulphate solution?
a) No reaction b) Iron displaces copper c) Copper displaces iron d) Solution turns green

5. Which gas is evolved when a metal reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid?
a) Oxygen b) Hydrogen c) Nitrogen d) Carbon dioxide

6. Define malleability and give one example of a malleable metal. (2 marks)

7. Why do sodium and potassium metals are stored under kerosene? (2 marks)

8. Write three differences between metals and non-metals. (3 marks)

9. What is corrosion? Name one method to prevent it. (3 marks)

10.
a) Explain the reaction of zinc with dilute sulphuric acid with a balanced equation.
b) State two uses each of metals and non-metals. (5 marks)

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