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Metals and Non-metals — Practice Worksheet
Chapter: Metals and Non-metals
Topic: Metals and Non-metals
Maximum Marks: 25
Time: 30 minutes
Name: ____________________ Roll No.: __________ Date: ____________

General Instructions

  • All questions are compulsory.
  • Choose the correct option (A, B, C or D) for each question.
  • The answer key is at the end — try the paper first!
Section A — Multiple Choice (1 mark each) 25 × 1 = 25 marks
1.
The property of a metal that allows it to be drawn into thin wires is called:
  • A.Malleability
  • B.Ductility
  • C.Sonorousness
  • D.Lustre
2.
Most non-metals are ______ of heat and electricity.
  • A.Good conductors
  • B.Poor conductors
  • C.Superconductors
  • D.Sonorous carriers
3.
The only metal that is liquid at room temperature is:
  • A.Iron
  • B.Mercury
  • C.Copper
  • D.Sodium
4.
The ringing sound produced by metals when struck is due to the property called:
  • A.Ductility
  • B.Lustre
  • C.Sonorousness
  • D.Malleability
5.
Which non-metal is a good conductor of electricity?
  • A.Sulphur
  • B.Graphite
  • C.Oxygen
  • D.Phosphorus
6.
When a metal reacts with oxygen, it forms a metal oxide that is generally:
  • A.Acidic
  • B.Basic
  • C.Neutral
  • D.A gas
7.
Very reactive metals like sodium and potassium are stored under:
  • A.Water
  • B.Kerosene oil
  • C.Dilute acid
  • D.Open air
8.
Most metals react with dilute acids to release the gas:
  • A.Oxygen
  • B.Carbon dioxide
  • C.Hydrogen
  • D.Nitrogen
9.
Hydrogen gas is identified by the sound it makes with a burning splint, which is a:
  • A.Hiss
  • B.Pop
  • C.Bang only
  • D.Whistle
10.
The arrangement of metals in order of their reactivity is called the:
  • A.Periodic table
  • B.Reactivity series
  • C.Litmus scale
  • D.pH scale
11.
Oxides of non-metals are generally:
  • A.Basic
  • B.Acidic
  • C.Metallic
  • D.Neutral always
12.
Compared with metals, non-metals usually react with dilute acids:
  • A.Violently
  • B.Very little or not at all
  • C.To release oxygen
  • D.To form bases
13.
Elements with properties between metals and non-metals are called:
  • A.Alloys
  • B.Metalloids
  • C.Salts
  • D.Halogens
14.
Which of these is a metalloid widely used in electronics?
  • A.Iron
  • B.Silicon
  • C.Sulphur
  • D.Copper
15.
In reactions, non-metals tend to ______ electrons.
  • A.Lose
  • B.Gain
  • C.Destroy
  • D.Ignore
16.
An alloy is a homogeneous mixture of two or more:
  • A.Non-metals only
  • B.Metals (or a metal with a non-metal)
  • C.Gases
  • D.Acids
17.
Steel is an alloy of iron and:
  • A.Zinc
  • B.Carbon
  • C.Copper
  • D.Tin
18.
Brass is an alloy of copper and:
  • A.Tin
  • B.Carbon
  • C.Zinc
  • D.Nickel
19.
Which alloy is highly resistant to rusting and used for cutlery?
  • A.Bronze
  • B.Brass
  • C.Stainless steel
  • D.Pure iron
20.
Compared with pure metals, alloys are usually:
  • A.Softer and weaker
  • B.Harder and stronger
  • C.Less durable
  • D.More easily rusted
21.
The gradual eating away of a metal by air, moisture, and chemicals is called:
  • A.Crystallisation
  • B.Corrosion
  • C.Galvanisation
  • D.Neutralisation
22.
The black coating that forms on silver over time is due to:
  • A.Rusting
  • B.Tarnishing
  • C.Galvanising
  • D.Plating
23.
Coating iron with a layer of zinc to prevent corrosion is called:
  • A.Electroplating
  • B.Galvanisation
  • C.Painting
  • D.Alloying
24.
Depositing a thin layer of a less reactive metal using electricity is called:
  • A.Galvanisation
  • B.Electroplating
  • C.Tarnishing
  • D.Crystallisation
25.
Which of the following resists corrosion because of added chromium and nickel?
  • A.Pure iron
  • B.Stainless steel
  • C.Pure copper
  • D.Pure silver

Answer Key

Section A — Multiple Choice (1 mark each)
  1. (B) Ductility
  2. (B) Poor conductors
  3. (B) Mercury
  4. (C) Sonorousness
  5. (B) Graphite
  6. (B) Basic
  7. (B) Kerosene oil
  8. (C) Hydrogen
  9. (B) Pop
  10. (B) Reactivity series
  11. (B) Acidic
  12. (B) Very little or not at all
  13. (B) Metalloids
  14. (B) Silicon
  15. (B) Gain
  16. (B) Metals (or a metal with a non-metal)
  17. (B) Carbon
  18. (C) Zinc
  19. (C) Stainless steel
  20. (B) Harder and stronger
  21. (B) Corrosion
  22. (B) Tarnishing
  23. (B) Galvanisation
  24. (B) Electroplating
  25. (B) Stainless steel
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