Class 10 Science Chapter 3 MCQ for 2020-2021
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Class 10 Science Chapter 3 MCQ with Answers
Class 10 Science chapter 3 Metal and non-metals MCQ questions online test are given below for practice. These MCQs are prepared from NCERT Books only. Answers as well as explanation of each answers are also given just below the questions. Questions are useful for all board like CBSE, UP Board, MP Board, and other board who are following NCERT Textbooks 2020-2021 for their final exams.
Q1
Which of the following non-metals is a liquid?
[A]. Carbon
[B]. Bromine
[C]. Phosphorus
[D]. Sulphur
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Bromine, a non-metal, is a liquid. Metals are generally solid whereas non-metals can be solid, liquid and gas. Bromine is a non-metal that exists as liquid.
Q2
Generally, non-metals are not conductors of electricity. Which of the following is a good conductor of electricity?
[A]. Diamond
[B]. Graphite
[C]. Sulphur
[D]. Fullerene
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Graphite is a good conductor of electricity and heat. Graphite has weak intermolecular forces between its layers. Hence it has de-localised electrons. As electrons are free to move through its structure, it conducts heat and electricity well.
Q3
During electrolytic refining of zinc, it gets:
[A]. Deposited on cathode
[B]. Deposited on anode
[C]. Deposited on cathode as well as anode
[D]. Remains in the solution
Answer: Option A
Explanation:During electrolytic refining of zinc, it gets deposited on cathode. Since, zinc ions are positively charged, it gets deposited at the negatively charged cathode.
Q4
Consider the following statement and choose the incorrect one:
[A]. Potassium oxide is also a basic oxide which reacts with water to form an alkali called potassium hydroxide.
[B]. Magnesium oxide dissolves in water partially to form magnesium hydroxide.
[C]. Sulphur dioxide is a basic oxide which reacts with water to form an alkali called sulphur dioxide.
[D]. Magnesium oxide solution turns red litmus to blue, it is basic in nature.
Answer: Option C
Explanation:A solution of sulphur dioxide in water turns blue litmus to red. This shows that sulphur dioxide is acidic in nature.
Q5
In which of the following statement is or are incorrect?
[A]. Sodium reacts vigorously with cold water forming sodium hydroxide and hydrogen gas.
[B]. Calcium reacts with cold water to form calcium hydroxide and hydrogen gas.
[C]. Magnesium metal react with cold water to form magnesium hydroxide and hydrogen.
[D]. None of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Magnesium metal does not react with cold water. Magnesium reacts with hot water to form magnesium hydroxide and hydrogen:
You can easily understand by this equation:
Mg (s) + 2H2O (l) → Mg(OH)2 (aq) + H2 (g)
Magnesium + Water (hot) → Magnesium hydroxide + Hydrogen
Q6
Silver articles become black on prolonged exposure to air. This is due to the formation of
[A]. Ag3N
[B]. Ag2O
[C]. Ag2S
[D]. Ag2S and Ag3N
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Silver articles turn black after prolonged exposure to air due to the reaction of sulphur present in air. Silver reacts with sulphur to form dark grey to black silver sulphide.
Q7
Gaurav appeared in class test where he wrote some statements but he confused to know the correct statement. Would you help him to know that?
[A]. Non-metals form negatively charged ions by gaining electrons when reacting with metals.
[B]. Non-metals form oxides which are either acidic or neutral.
[C]. Non-metals do not displace hydrogen from dilute acids. They react with hydrogen to form hydrides.
[D]. All the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:Here, all the statements are correct. Hence, your answer will be option [D].
Q8
Generally, metals react with acids to give salt and hydrogen gas. Which of the following acids does not give hydrogen gas on reacting with metals (except Mn and Mg)?
[A]. H2SO4
[B]. HCl
[C]. HNO3
[D]. All of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Does not give hydrogen gas on reacting with metals. Nitric acid is a strong oxidizing agent. It oxidizes hydrogen produced in the reaction to water and nitric acid itself is reduced to any of these nitrogen oxides [N2O (nitrous oxide), NO (nitric oxide) or NO2 (nitrogen dioxide)]. On the contrary, magnesium and manganese reacts with dilute nitric acid to give salt and hydrogen gas.
Q9
Consider the following statements, choose the incorrect one:
[A]. Gold being least reactive metal has been placed at the bottom in the series.
[B]. If a metal is below hydrogen in the activity series, then it will easily react with water and acids to produce hydrogen gas.
[C]. Potassium is the most reactive metal here, so it has been placed at the top in the reactivity series.
[D]. All the metals placed below hydrogen in the reactivity series lose electrons less readily than hydrogen.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:If a metal is below hydrogen in the activity series, then it will not displace hydrogen from water and acids, that is, it will not react with water and acids to produce hydrogen gas. We should remember the reactivity series of metals to decide whether a particular displacement reaction will take place or not.
Q10
The ability of metals to be drawn into thin wire is known as:
[A]. Ductility
[B]. Malleability
[C]. Sonorousity
[D]. Conductivity
Answer: Option A
Explanation:The ability of metals to be drawn into thin wire is called ductility. It is one such property of metals that is used to make wires from metals. Metals such as copper have high ductility and thus can be drawn into long and thin wires without breaking.
Hydrogen gas is not evolved when a metal reacts with nitric acid. Why?
It is because HNO3 is a strong oxidising agent. It oxidises the H2 produced to water and itself gets reduced to any of the nitrogen oxides (N2O, NO, NO2). But magnesium (Mg) and manganese (Mn) react with very dilute HNO3 to evolve H2 gas.
Why does Magnesium float on the surface of hot water?
Magnesium reacts with hot water to form magnesium hydroxide and hydrogen. It starts floating due to the bubbles of hydrogen gas sticking to its surface.
Why do ionic compounds have high melting and boiling points?
This is because a considerable amount of energy is required to break the strong inter-ionic attraction.
Why are the sulphides and carbonates converted into their oxides during the extraction of metal?
It is easier to obtain a metal from its oxide, as compared to its sulphides and carbonates. Therefore, prior to reduction, the metal sulphides and carbonates must be converted into metal oxides.
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