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Chapter 14 and 15 IGCSE Revision Quiz

Total questions: 96

Worksheet time: 3hrs 37mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Aluminium is more reactive than ....

a)

Calcium and Zinc

b)

Sodium and Gold

c)

Magnesium and Copper

d)

Lead and Iron

2.

Complete the word equation below.


Magnesium + oxygen --> .....

a)

Magnesium

b)

Magnesium oxide

c)

Oxides

d)

Magnesium oxide + water

3.

Which of the following the most reactive in dilute acid

a)

magnesium

b)

calcium

c)

aluminum

d)

zinc

4.
The least reactive in oxygen in the list is 
a)
iron
b)
zinc
c)
copper
d)
lead
5.
When a metal reacts with oxygen gas, the product is ...
a)
metal hydroxide
b)
metal oxide
c)
metal oxide and oxygen
d)
metal hydroxide and hydrogen gas
6.
Which one of the following metals reacts most vigorously with cold water?
a)
Sodium
b)
Magnesium
c)
Copper
d)
Zinc
7.
Which metal is more reactive than calcium?
a)
magnesium
b)
potassium
c)
silver
d)
aluminum
8.
When potassium reacts with sulphuric acid, what is the name of the salt produced?
a)
Potassium Sulphide
b)
Potassium Sulphur
c)
Potassium Sulphuric
d)
Potassium Sulphate
9.
When sodium reacts with hydrochloric acid, what is the name of the salt formed?
a)
Sodium Hydride
b)
Sodium Chloride
c)
Sodium Hydrochloric
d)
Sodium Chlorine
10.

What are the two non-metals that are included in the reactivity series of metals?

a)

Hydrogen and iron

b)

Oxygen and lead

c)

Tin and carbon

d)

Carbon and hydrogen

11.

Which metal reacts fastest with acid?

a)

Copper

b)

Iron

c)

Zinc

d)

Magnesium

12.
Acid + Metal --> ?
a)
Salt + Water
b)
Salt + Hydrogen
c)
Salt
d)
Hydrogen
13.

What does displacement mean?

a)

A chemical reaction where a less reactive metal takes the place of a more reactive metal in a compound.

b)

A chemical reaction where a more reactive metal takes the place of a less reactive metal in a compound.

c)

A more reactive metal is removed from a compound.

14.

Magnesium chloride + Sodium → ?

a)

Sodium chloride + Magnesium

b)

Magnesium chloride + Sodium (No change)

c)

Sodium magnesium + Chlorine

15.

Lithium chloride + Iron → ?

a)

Lithium chloride + Iron (No change)

b)

Iron chloride + Lithium

c)

Lithium oxide + hydrogen

16.
Which equation correctly shows the reaction of zinc with oxygen?
a)
Zn + O --> ZnO
b)
Zn + O2 --> ZnO
c)
2Zn + O2 --> 2ZnO
d)
Zn + O2 --> 2ZnO
17.
Which equation correctly shows the displacement of copper by zinc?
a)
copper + zinc sulphate --> copper sulfate + zinc
b)
zinc sulphate + copper --> copper sulfate + zinc
c)
copper sulfate + zinc --> zinc sulfate + copper
18.

Malleability and ductility are characteristics of compounds with

a)

covalent bonds

b)

metallic bonds

c)

ionic bonds

d)

alloy bonds

19.

Alloys are important because

a)

their properties are often superior to the component elements

b)

their properties are a blend of the component elements

c)

they never corrode

d)

they are less expensive than their component elements.

20.

Why are metals good conductors?

a)

they have mobile electrons

b)

they have mobile atoms

c)

they have crystal structures that can rearrange

d)

they have mobile protons

21.

Malleability means

a)

the ability to be drawn into a wire

b)

the electrons of metals are mobile

c)

the ability to be hammered into a shape

d)

the ability to be a conductor of electricity

22.

Metals are ductile because metallic bonds

a)

hold the layers of ions in rigid positions

b)

maximizes the repulsive force in a metal

c)

allows planes of protons and electrons to slide past one another

d)

are easily broken

23.

Steel generally speaking is made of

a)

iron and carbon

b)

copper and iron

c)

tin and carbon

d)

aluminum and nickel

24.

Brass is an alloy made of

a)

copper and zinc

b)

copper and tin

c)

copper and nickel

d)

copper and aluminum

25.

Bronze is made by adding copper with what other metal?

a)

Tin

b)

Zinc

c)

Lead

d)

Cobalt

26.

Define alloys

a)

Metals

b)

Mixture of two or more elements

c)

A group of non-metals

d)

Carbon compound

27.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of most metals?
a)
Brittle
b)
Good conductor
c)
Ductile
d)
Malleable
28.

Which properties of metal makes it a good choice to make a cooking pot out of? Choose TWO

a)

it has luster - it is shiny

b)

it is a good conductor of heat

c)

it is ductile - able to be made into a wire

d)

it has a high melting point

29.
Which of these is NOT an alloy?
a)
bronze
b)
copper
c)
brass
d)
stainless steel
30.

Why is steel alloyed with other metals?

a)

To make It stronger

b)

To make it lighter

c)

To make it more resistant to corrosion

d)

All of the above

31.

Manganese Steel is normally used for the following EXCEPT

a)

drill bits

b)

cutlery

c)

industrial springs

d)

car suspensions

32.

Bronze is an alloy made of

a)

aluminum and magnesium

b)

copper and tin

c)

lead and tin

d)

copper and nickel

33.

An alloy normally used in aircraft construction

a)

Hard Steel

b)

Pewter

c)

Magnalium

d)

Solder

34.

Alloy that can be used for jewellery, machine bearings, and door furniture

a)

brass

b)

bronze

c)

pewter

d)

duralumin

35.

Alloys are created to improve the working properties and appearance of metals, they are made by cobining two or more elements.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

Tin +Antimony + Copper

a)

Stainless steel

b)

Steel

c)

Pewter

d)

Brass

37.

Imagine you're selecting materials for outdoor furniture that needs to withstand various weather conditions without rusting. Which metal would you choose for its ability to resist rust and stains?

a)

Copper

b)

Aluminium

c)

Mild Steel

d)

Stainless Steel

38.

Which of the following is a property of lead?

a)

High conductivity

b)

Soft and heavy

c)

High tensile strength

d)

Lightweight

39.

Imagine you are an engineer tasked with designing a new line of commercial airplanes. Which metal would you primarily choose for the aircraft's structure due to its light weight?

a)

Lead

b)

Aluminium

c)

Copper

d)

Silver

40.

A craftsman is working on a new musical instrument and needs a durable yet malleable metal. He decides to create an alloy by mixing copper with another metal to produce brass. Which metal should he mix with copper?

a)

Zinc

b)

Nickel

c)

Chromium

d)

Iron

41.

A craftsman is working on a new musical instrument and needs a durable yet malleable metal. He decides to create an alloy by mixing copper with another metal to produce brass. Which metal should he mix with copper?

a)

Zinc

b)

Nickel

c)

Chromium

d)

Iron

42.

‘Bronze is harder than copper’. Which of the following is the best to explain the statement?

a)

Atoms in bronze are arranged closely packed and less empty spaces.

b)

Layers of atoms in bronze are not easily slide over each other.

c)

Atomic size of copper and tin is different.

d)

Bronze is a mixture of copper and tin

43.

Which of the following statements below is true?

a)

Copper is more ductile than brass

b)

Brass is more malleable than copper

c)

Iron is shinier than stainless steel

d)

Iron is more resistant to corrosion than steel

44.

Which of the following properties does not belong to an alloy as compared to its pure metal?

a)

Stronger

b)

More corrosion resistant

c)

Harder

d)

More malleable

45.

A mixture of metals is called an (a)   .

46.

Which of the following are alloys? (choose 3)

a)

Lead

b)

Bronze

c)

Brass

d)

Aluminium

e)

Stainless Steel

47.

All metal elements melt at the same boiling point.

a)

True

b)

False

48.

The most common element added to iron to create steel alloy is ...

a)

tungsten

b)

vanadium

c)

chromium

d)

carbon

49.

Why is steel alloyed with other metals?

a)

To make It stronger

b)

To make it lighter

c)

To make it more resistant to corrosion

d)

All of the above

50.

Which of these pictures shows the particles in a solid, pure metal?

a)
b)
c)
d)
51.

Alkali metal + Water —> _____________ + ____________

a)

metal hydroxide and oxygen gas

b)

metal hydroxide and hydrogen gas

c)

metal oxide and oxygen gas

d)

metal oxide and hydrogen gas

52.

Lithium + Oxygen —> _________________

a)

Lithium hydroxide

b)

Lithium oxide

c)

Hydrogen gas

d)

Oxygen gas

53.

What is the correct decreasing order of metal reactivity with water ?

a)

Mg > Na > Li > K

b)

Mg > Li > Na > K

c)

Na > Li > Mg > K

d)

K > Na > Li > Mg

54.

Which of the following does not react with water?

a)

Copper

b)

Lithium

c)

Sodium

d)

Potassium

55.

Which of the following metals is the most reactive in dilute sulfuric acid?

a)

Magnesium

b)

Lead

c)

Zinc

d)

Potassium

56.

Name the products formed when zinc reacts with hydrochloric acid?

a)

zinc oxide and water

b)

zinc oxide and water

c)

zinc chloride and hydrogen gas

d)

zinc hydroxide and hydrogen gas

57.

Which one of the following metals reacts slowly with cold water?

a)

Lithium

b)

Copper

c)

Silver

d)

Calcium

58.

Aluminium carbonate + Sulfuric acid —> _______________ + __________________ + water

a)

Aluminium sulfide + Oxygen

b)

Aluminium sulfate + Hydrogen

c)

Aluminium sulfate + Carbon dioxide

d)

Aluminium sulfide + Carbon dioxide

59.

Which of the following metals easily get rusted to form brown deposits on it?

a)

Lead

b)

Gold

c)

Aluminium

d)

Iron

60.

Which of the following metals does not displace hydrogen gas when reacts with dilute HCl or dilute H2SO4?

a)

Lithium

b)

Sodium

c)

Magnesium

d)

Copper

61.

Arrange these metals in decreasing order of reactivity with dilute hydrochloric acid.

Mg, Fe, Ca, Zn, Cu

a)

Ca > Mg > Zn > Fe > Cu

b)

Ca > Mg > Zn > Fe > Mg

c)

Fe > Mg > Zn > Ca > Mg

d)

Zn > Fe > Mg > Ca > Mg

62.

A reaction in which more reactive metal displaces less reactive metal is called ________________ reaction.

a)

Endothermic reaction

b)

Exothermic reaction

c)

Displacement reaction

d)

Combination reaction

63.

Which of the following metals is kept under oil ?

a)

Copper

b)

Gold

c)

Zinc

d)

Potassium

64.

Which of the following metals sink in the container filled with water and react to form hydrogen gas?

a)

Potassium

b)

Sodium

c)

Lithium

d)

Calcium

65.

which of the following reaction would be possible ?

a)

Zinc + Copper sulphate

b)

Copper + Zinc sulphate

c)

Silver + Zinc chloride

d)

Lead + Iron nitrate

66.

Metal A is more reactive than Metal B. The following displacement reaction takes place.


Metal A + Metal B in compound ---> Metal B + Metal A in compound.


True or False.

a)

True

b)

False

67.

A more reactive metal will displace a less reactive metal from a metal compound. Which metal is more reactive - copper or iron?

a)

copper

b)

iron

68.

Copper is less reactive than iron. What do you expect to happen when copper is placed inside a solution of iron(II) sulfate?

a)

No reaction takes place.

b)

A reaction takes place. And a colour change is observed.

69.
Acid + Metal --> ?
a)
Salt + Water
b)
Salt + Hydrogen
c)
Salt
d)
Hydrogen
70.

Iron + Hydrochloric acid --> ?

a)

iron(II) sulfate + water

b)

iron + hydrogen

c)

iron(II) chloride + hydrogen

d)

iron(II) chloride + water

71.

Which gas gives out a 'squeaky pop' when a lighted splint is placed in it?

a)

hydrogen

b)

oxygen

c)

carbon dioxide

d)

nitrogen

72.

Which equation correctly shows the displacement of copper from copper(II) sulfate by zinc?

a)

copper + zinc sulfate --> copper(II) sulfate + zinc

b)

zinc sulfate + copper --> copper(II) sulfate + zinc

c)

copper(II) sulfate + zinc --> zinc sulfate + copper

d)

copper(II) sulfate + zinc --> zinc sulfate + water

73.

Which equation correctly shows magnesium displacing copper from it copper(II) sulfate?

a)

2Mg + O2 --> 2MgO

b)

Mg + CuSO4 --> MgSO4 + Cu

c)

Mg + MgSO4 --> MgSO4 + Mg

74.

A copper coil is placed inside a solution of silver nitrate. What would you expect to see after 5 minutes? Choose 2 options.

a)

There is no visible change because no displacement reaction took place. Copper, being less reactive than silver, cannot displace silver from silver nitrate.

b)
c)
d)

Silver crystals were formed on copper coil, because copper (being more reactive than silver) displaced silver from silver nitrate.

75.

What is the most likely identity of the metal on the filter paper?

a)

Copper, because it is grey.

b)

Potassium, because it can be cut with a knife showing it is soft.

c)

Iron, because it looks grey and all iron looks grey.

76.

Read the underlined words carefully. Rank the metals according to decreasing reactivity (most reactive to least reactive).

a)

Metal A, B, C, D

b)

Metal A, C, B, D

c)

Metal B, C, D, A

d)

Metal D, B, C, A

77.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

78.

What are the metals X and Y?

a)

A. X : lead; Y : copper

b)

B. X : lead; Y : iron

c)

C. X : zinc; Y : copper

d)

D. X : zinc ; Y : iron

79.
a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

80.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

81.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

82.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

83.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

84.

The position of a metal in the reactivity series of metals depends on the reactivity of the metal when reacting with ....

a)

Carbon

b)

Hydrogen

c)

Oxygen

d)

Sulphur

85.

Aluminium is more reactive than ....

a)

Calcium and Zinc

b)

Sodium and Gold

c)

Magnesium and Copper

d)

Lead and Iron

86.

Based on the following diagram, what is the function of potassium manganate (VII) crystals in this experiment?

a)

To supply oxygen

b)

To avoid the metals to mix with each other

c)

To release heat

d)

To give out water vapour

87.

Complete the word equation below.


Magnesium + oxygen --> .....

a)

Magnesium

b)

Magnesium oxide

c)

Oxides

d)

Magnesium oxide + water

88.

What is the observation when aluminium oxide react with carbon?

a)

The mixture burns vigorously

b)

The mixture glows dimly

c)

The combustion is extinguish

d)

No change

89.

When aluminium oxide react with carbon, there is no change that will occur. What is your inference for this observation?

a)

Carbon cannot remove the oxygen from the aluminium oxide

b)

Carbon is less reactive than aluminium

c)

Aluminium is more reactive than carbon

d)

All of the above

90.
At room temperature metals are ____________.
a)
plasma
b)
gases
c)
liquid
d)
solid
91.
Which of the following is a good conductor of heat?
a)
Metal
b)
Nonmetal
c)
Metalloid
92.
When an object changes shape when struck by a hammer.
a)
luster
b)
malleable
c)
brittleness
d)
ductile
93.
Describe what luster means
a)
How an object reflects light
b)
How soft an object is
c)
If an object floats
d)
If an object can be dug out of the earth.
94.

This picture illustrates copper's

a)

brittleness

b)

malleability

c)

ductility

95.

The non-metal which is a very good conductor of electricity.

(a)  

96.

Which of the following metals is used for making foil to pack foodstuff?

a)

Aluminium

b)

Mercury

c)

Sodium

d)

Copper

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