WorksheetsMetals and Nonmetals
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
The non-metal which is liquid at room temperature is
Mercury
Bromine
Carbon
Helium
Bauxite is an ore of
Iron
Mercury
Aluminum
Copper
The metal which is liquid at room temperature is
Bromine
Mercury
Potassium
Iodine
The sulphide ores are converted into oxides by heating strongly in the presence of excess air. This process is known as
Roasting
Smelting
Calcination
Refining
In electrolytic refining, the cathode is made up of
Pure metal
Impure metal
Alloy
Metallic salt
Which of the following represent the correct order of decreasing reactivity?
Mg > Al > Zn > Fe
Mg > Zn > Al > Fe
Al > Zn > Fe > Mg
Mg > Fe > Zn > Al
An element reacts with oxygen to give a compound with a high melting point. This compound is also soluble in water. The element is likely to be
Ca
C
Si
Fe
Which among the following is the most abundant metal found in the earth’s crust?
Magnesium
Aluminum
Oxygen
Iron
Which of the following pairs of reactants will undergo a displacement reaction?
CuSO4 + Fe
ZnSO4 + Fe
MgSO4 + Fe
Ca(SO4)2 + Fe
Galvanisation is a method of protecting steel and iron from rusting by coating them with a thin layer of
Copper
Aluminum
Zinc
Bauxite
Which of the following alloys contains a non-metal as one of its constituents?
Steel
Brass
Amalgam
Bronze
An element X is soft and can be cut with the help of a knife. It is very reactive to air and cannot be kept open in the air. It reacts vigorously with water. Identify the element from the following:
Mg
Na
P
Ca
Which property of metals is used for making bells and strings of musical instruments like Sitar and Violin?
Sonorousness
Malleability
Ductility
Conductivity
The highly reactive metals like Sodium, Potassium, Magnesium, etc. are extracted by the
electrolysis of their molten chloride
electrolysis of their molten oxides
reduction by aluminium
reduction by carbon
Reaction between X and Y forms compound Z. X loses electron and Y gains electron. Which of the following properties is not shown by Z?
Has high melting point
Has low melting point
Conducts electricity in molten state
Occurs as solid
Amalgam is an alloy of
Copper and Tin
Mercury
Lead and Tin
Copper and Zinc
Copper objects lose their shine and form green coating of
Copper oxide
copper sulphide
Copper carbonate
Copper hydroxide
Silver articles becomes black on prolonged exposure to air. This is due to the formation of
Ag2O
Ag2S
AgCN
Ag2O and Ag2S
Which of these non-metals is a good conductor of electricity?
Iodine
Diamond
Graphite
Mercury
The most malleable metals are......
mercury and sodium
gold and silver
iron and copper
aluminum and iron
