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Reactivity of Metals Quiz

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which group of metals is known as the alkali metals?

a)

Group 3

b)

Group 2

c)

Group 4

d)

Group 1

2.

What is the purpose of storing alkali metals in oil?

a)

To prevent them from melting

b)

To protect them from reacting with oxygen or moisture

c)

To make them more reactive

d)

To keep them shiny

3.

What is the product formed when lithium reacts with water?

a)

Lithium carbonate

b)

Lithium chloride

c)

Lithium oxide

d)

Lithium hydroxide

4.

What color does the universal indicator turn when lithium reacts with water?

a)

Red

b)

Green

c)

Yellow

d)

Purple

5.

Which alkali metal reacts the fastest with water?

a)

Lithium

b)

Sodium

c)

Potassium

d)

Calcium

6.

What is the gas produced when alkali metals react with water?

a)

Hydrogen

b)

Oxygen

c)

Nitrogen

d)

Carbon dioxide

7.

What is the main observation when sodium reacts with water?

a)

It remains unchanged

b)

It changes color

c)

It melts into a ball and moves quickly

d)

It sinks to the bottom

8.

What is the flame color observed when potassium reacts with water?

a)

Green

b)

Blue

c)

Red

d)

Lilac

9.

What type of reaction occurs when metals react with hydrochloric acid?

a)

Decomposition

b)

Endothermic

c)

Exothermic

d)

Neutralization

10.

What is the purpose of using an insulated cup in the metal and acid reaction?

a)

To prevent the reaction

b)

To reduce heat loss

c)

To increase the reaction rate

d)

To change the color of the solution

11.

Which metal did not react with hydrochloric acid in the experiment?

a)

Copper

b)

Zinc

c)

Iron

d)

Magnesium

12.

What is the gas produced when metals react with hydrochloric acid?

a)

Carbon dioxide

b)

Nitrogen

c)

Oxygen

d)

Hydrogen

13.

What is the purpose of using a lit splint in the gas test?

a)

To test for hydrogen gas

b)

To test for oxygen gas

c)

To test for carbon dioxide gas

d)

To measure temperature

14.

What is the main observation when zinc reacts with hydrochloric acid?

a)

No reaction

b)

Temperature decrease

c)

Temperature increase

d)

Color change

15.

What is the chloride salt formed when magnesium reacts with hydrochloric acid?

a)

Magnesium oxide

b)

Magnesium nitrate

c)

Magnesium chloride

d)

Magnesium sulfate

16.

What is the purpose of rinsing the cup between metal reactions?

a)

To prevent color change

b)

To cool it down

c)

To keep the test fair

d)

To change the reaction rate

17.

What is the main observation when potassium reacts with water?

a)

It sinks to the bottom

b)

It remains unchanged

c)

It changes color

d)

It catches fire with a lilac flame

18.

What is the purpose of using safety screens during the alkali metal reactions?

a)

To increase reaction speed

b)

To protect from hazardous reactions

c)

To prevent color change

d)

To enhance visibility

19.

What is the main observation when lithium reacts with water?

a)

It remains unchanged

b)

It changes color

c)

It floats and fizzes

d)

It sinks to the bottom

20.

What is the pattern observed in the reactivity of group 1 alkali metals?

a)

Reactivity is random

b)

Reactivity increases down the group

c)

Reactivity decreases down the group

d)

Reactivity remains constant

21.

Which alkali metal is the least reactive?

a)

Li

b)

Na

c)

H

d)

Fr

22.

Which of the followings is the most reactive alkali metal in water?

a)

Lithium

b)

Sodium

c)

Potassium

d)

Hydrogen

23.

What is formed when sodium reacts with water?

a)

Sodium oxide and hydrogen

b)

Sodium hydroxide and hydrogen

c)

Sodium hydroxide and oxygen

d)

Sodium hydroxide and carbon dioxide