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Reaction of Metals 2

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 42mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which one of the following metals reacts most vigorously (reactive) with cold water?

a)

copper

b)

iron

c)

magnesium

d)

sodium

2.

Which one of the following metals could produce zinc metal, if heated with zinc oxide?

a)

aluminum

b)

copper

c)

iron

d)

lead

3.

which two of these statements are correct?

(1) most metals are good conductor of heat

(2) most metals are poor conductor of heat

(3) most metals are good conductor of electricity

(4) most metals are poor conductor of electricity

a)

1 and 3

b)

2 and 3

c)

1 and 4

d)

2 and 4

4.

salt produced when zinc reacts with sulphuric acid is ....

a)

zinc carbonate

b)

zinc sulphate

c)

zinc chloride

d)

zinc nitrate

5.

which two products are formed when magnesium reacts with hydrochloric acid?

a)

magnesium chloride and hydrogen

b)

magnesium chloride and water

c)

magnesium oxide and hydrogen

d)

magnesium oxide and water

6.

Which of the following is arranged according increasing reactivity?

a)

Mg > Li > Na > K

b)

Na > Li > Mg > K

c)

Mg > Na > Li > K

d)

K > Mg > Na > Li

7.

Which of the following does not react with water?

a)

calcium

b)

lead

c)

caesium

d)

barium

8.

When a metal reacts with oxygen gas, the product is ...

a)

metal hydroxide

b)

metal oxide and oxygen

c)

metal oxide

d)

metal hydroxide and hydrogen gas

9.

Which metal is more reactive than calcium?

a)

magnesium

b)

silver

c)

potassium

d)

aluminum

10.

If the metal is more reactive than the metal in the compound it completes with the less reactive metal. Therefore, it can concluded that ...

a)

The less reactive metal repel the more reactive metal from its compound

b)

The less reactive metal pushes out or displaces the more reactive metal from its compound

c)

The more reactive metal bonded with the less reactive metal from its compound

d)

The more reactive metal pushes out or displaces the less reactive metal from its compound

11.

What will be reaction if less reactive metal is added in a solution with more reactive metal compound?

a)

vigorous reaction

b)

burns moderately

c)

fizzing gas produced

d)

no reaction

12.

The reaction of chlorine with iron can be demonstrated by passing chlorine over iron wool in a tube. The tube has an open end to allow unreacted chlorine to escape. The iron wool is heated as the chlorine is passed over it.


State why this reaction should be carried out in a fume cupboard

a)

chlorine is toxic

b)

iron is heavy enough

c)

chlorine is volatile

d)

iron is dangerous

13.

A galvanised metal is one which has been covered wit

a)

iron

b)

calcium

c)

copper

d)

zinc

14.

Which one of the following best describes the reaction between a metal and an acid?

a)

metal + acid ➞ metal oxide + hydrogen

b)

metal + acid ➞ salt + carbon dioxide

c)

metal + acid ➞ salt + water

d)

metal + acid ➞ salt + hydrogen

15.

Which one of the following word equations best describes the reaction between potassium and water?

a)

Potassium + water ➞ potassium + hydrogen + oxygen

b)

Potassium + water ➞ potassium hydroxide + hydrogen

c)

Potassium + water ➞ potassium oxide+ hydrogen

d)

Potassium + water ➞ potassium hydroxide + oxygen

16.

Where in the diagram of the Periodic Table will you find the most reactive metals?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

17.

Which one of the following metals will NOT react with a dilute acid?

a)

iron

b)

mercury

c)

magnesium

d)

calcium

18.

The process by which a metal reacts with oxygen in air at room temperature is known as ....

a)

rusting

b)

combustion

c)

conduction

d)

corrosion

19.

The diagram shows four test-tubes, each containing water and a metal: calcium, magnesium, zinc and copper respectively. Which one of these metals is most reactive with water?

a)

Ca

b)

Cu

c)

Zn

d)

Mg

20.

A solid W is reacted with acid. A colourless gas X is given off which gives a 'squeaky pop' with a lighted spill. The solid W is most likely to be a ....

a)

metal

b)

non metal

c)

metalloid

d)

metal oxide

21.

(1) Metal W does not react with acid.

(2) Metal X reacts vigorously (reactive) with water.

(3) Metal Z reacts slowly with water.

(4) Metal Y reacts slowly with acid but does not react with water


The order of reactivity of the above metals (most reactive first) is ....

a)

W Y Z X

b)

X Z Y W

c)

Z Y W X

d)

Y W Z X