Metals and Non-Metals – Class 8 Science Quiz

Which of the following is a non-metal?

• Iron

• Aluminium

• Sulphur

• Copper

Which property is generally shown by metals?

• Poor conductor of heat

• Brittle

• Dull

• Malleable

Which of the following metals is the best conductor of electricity?

• Iron

• Silver

• Aluminium

Which gas is evolved when a metal reacts with an acid?

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Hydrogen

• Nitrogen

What happens when iron nails are dipped in copper sulphate solution?

• Copper gets deposited on iron

• Iron gets deposited on copper

• Solution turns green

• No reaction takes place

Which of the following non-metals is essential for our life and is inhaled during breathing?

• Carbon dioxide

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

Which metal is liquid at room temperature?

• Aluminium

• Iron

• Mercury

• Sodium

Which non-metal is used in the manufacture of fertilizers?

• Carbon

• Nitrogen

• Sulphur

• Oxygen

Which of the following is a property of non-metals?

• Sonorous

• Lustrous

• Good conductor

• Poor conductor

Why is sodium stored in kerosene?

• It dissolves in water

• It reacts vigorously with water

• It is soft

• It is very heavy