Class 10 Science MCQs Chapter 1 Chemical

Reactions and Equations

1. Which of the following is a displacement reaction?

2. Magnesium ribbon is rubbed before burning because it has a coating of

(a) basic magnesium carbonate
(b) basic magnesium oxide
(c) basic magnesium sulphide
(d) basic magnesium chloride

3. Which of the following statements about the given reaction are correct?
3Fe (s) + 4H2O (g) → Fe3O4 (s) + 4 H2 (g)
(i) Iron metal is getting oxidised
(ii) Water is getting reduced
(iii) Water is acting as reducing agent
(iv) Water is acting as oxidising agent
(a) (i), (zi) and (iii)
(b) (in) and (iv)
(c) (i), (ii) and (iv)
(d) (ii) and (iv)

4. Which of the following are exothermic processes?

(i) Reaction of water with quick lime
(ii) Dilution of an acid
(iii) Evaporation of water
(iv) Sublimation of camphor (crystals)
(a) (i) and (ii)
(b) (ii) and (iii)
(c) (i) and (iv)
(d) (ii) and (iv)

5. Oxidation is a process which involves

(a) addition of oxygen
(b) addition of hydrogen
(c) removal of oxygen
(d) removal of hydrogen

6. The process of reduction involves

(a) addition of oxygen
(b) addition of hydrogen
(c) removal of oxygen
(d) removal of hydrogen

7. Three beakers labelled as A, B and C each containing 25 ml of water were taken. A small
amount of NaOH, anhydrous CuSO4 and NaCl were added to the beakers A, B and C
respectively. It was observed that there was an increase in the temperature of the solution
contained in beakers A and B, whereas in case of beaker C, the temperature of the solution falls.
Which one of the following statement(s) is (are) correct?
(i) In beakers A and B, exothermic process has occurred.
(ii) In beakers A and B, endothermic process has occuBftd.
(iii) In beaker C exothermic process has occurred.
(iv) In beaker C endothermic process has occurred.
(a) (i) only
(b) (ii) only
(c) (i) and (iv)
(d) (iv), (ii) and (iii)

8. Give the ratio in which hydrogen and oxygen are present in water by volume.
(a) 1:2
(b) 1:1
(c) 2:1
(d) 1:8

9. Which among the following statement(s) is (are) true?

Exposure of silver chloride to sunlight for a long duration turns grey due to
(i) the formation of silver by decomposition of silver chloride
(ii) sublimation of silver chloride
(iii decomposition of chlorine gas from silver chloride
(iv) oxidation of silver chloride
(a) (i) only
(b) (i) and (iii)
(c) (ii) and (iii)
(d) (iv) only
10. MnO2 + 4HCl → 2 + 2H2O + Cl2
Identify the substance oxidized in the above . equation.
(a) MnCl2
(b) HCl
(c) H2O
(d) MnO2

11. A substance ‘X’ is used in white-washing and is obtained by heating limestone in the absence
of air. Identify ‘X’.
(a) CaOCl2
(b) Ca (OH)2
(c) CaO
(d) CaCO3

12. When Ag is exposed to air it gets a black coating of

(a) AgNO3
(b) Ag2S
(c) Ag2O
(d) Ag2CO3

13. Which of the following is an endothermic process?

(a) Dilution of sulphuric acid
(b) Sublimation of dry ice
(c) Condensation of water vapours
(d) Respiration in human beings

14. In the double displacement reaction between aqueous potassium iodide and aqueous lead
nitrate, a yellow precipitate of lead iodide is formed. While performing the activity if lead nitrate
is not available, which of the following can be used in place of lead nitrate?
(a) Lead sulphate (insoluble)
(&) Lead acetate
(c) Ammonium nitrate
(d) Potassium sulphate

15. What type of chemical reactions take place when electricity is passed through water?
(a) Displacement
(b) Combination
(c) Decomposition
(d) Double displacement

16. Select the oxidising agent for the following reaction:

H2S + I2 > 2HI + S
(a) I2
(b) H2S
(C) HI
(d) S

17. A substance added to food containing fats and oils is called:

(a) Oxidant
(b) Rancid
(c) Coolant
(d) Antioxidant

18. The condition produced by aerial oxidation of fats and oils in foods marked by unpleasant
smell and taste is called:
(a) antioxidation
(b) reduction
(c) rancidity
(d) corrosion

19. Electrolysis of water is a decomposition reaction. The mole ratio of hydrogen and oxygen
gases liberated during electrolysis of water is:
(a) 1 : 1
(b) 2:1
(c) 4:1
(d) 1:2

20. When S02 gas is passed through saturated solution of H2S, which of the following reaction
occurs?
(a) SO2 + 2H2S → 2H20 + 3S
(b) SO2 + 2H2S → H20 + 3S
(c)SO2 + H2S → H2O + S
(d) SO2 + H2O → SO3 + H2
21. Name the products formed when iron filings are heated with dilute hydrochloric acid
(a) Fe (III) chloride and water
(b) Fe (II) chloride and water
(c) Fe (II) chloride and hydrogen gas
(d) Fe (III) chloride and hydrogen gas

22. Pb + CuCl2 → PbCl2 + Cu

The above reaction is an example of:
(a) combination
(b) double displacement
(c) decomposition
(d) displacement

23. Which of the following gases can be used for storage (a) Carbon dioxide or Oxygen
(b) Nitrogen or Oxygen
(c) Carbon dioxide or Helium
(d) Helium or Nitrogen

24. A dilute ferrous sulphate solution was gradu¬ally added to the beaker containing acidified
permanganate solution. The light purple colour of the solution fades and finally disap¬pears.
Which of the following is the correct explanation for the observation?
(a) KMnO4 is an oxidising agent, it oxidises FeSO4.
(b) FeSO4 acts as an oxidising agent and oxidises KMNO4.
(c) The colour disappears due to dilution; no reaction is involved.
(d) KMnO4 is an unstable compound and de-composes in presence of FeSO4. to a colourless
compound.

25. In which of the following chemical equations, the abbreviations represent the correct states of
the reactants and products involved at reaction temperature?
(a) 2H2 (l) + O2 (l) > 2H2O(g)
(b) 2H2 (g) + O2 (l) > 2H2O (l)
(c) 2H2 (g) + O2 (g) > 2H2O (l)
(d) 2H2 (g) +O2 (g) > 2H2O (g)

Fill in the Blanks

26. The addition of oxygen to a substance is called …………. whereas removal of oxygen is
called …………. .
27. The addition of hydrogen to a substance is called …………. whereas removal of hydrogen is
called …………. .
28. Precipitation reactions produce insoluble …………. .
29. Reactions in which energy is given out are known as …………. .
30. Reaction in which an element displaces another element from its compound is called
…………. .
31. Two antioxidants which are usually added to fat and oil containing foods to prevent
rancidity, are …………., …………. .
32. …………. is the process in which metals are eaten up gradually by the action of air, moisture
or a chemical on
their surface.
33. 2 FeSO4 → Fe2O3 + SO2 + ………….
34. Na2SO4 + BaCl2 → …………. + 2NaCl
35. Complete the missing components/variables given as x and y in the following reactions:
(a) Pb (NO3)2 (aq) + 2KI (aq) → Pbl2 (x) + 2KNO3 (y)
(b) Cu (s) + 2AgNO3 (aq) → Cu (NO3)2 (aq) + x (s)

36- Reaction of ‘magnesium’ with air is

A) Exothermic reaction
B) Endothermic reaction
C) Reversible reaction
D) Substitution reaction

37- What chemicals are used in fireworks?

A) Copper chloride
B) Calcium chloride
C) Barium chloride
D) All of above

38- When a magnesium ribbon is burnt in air, the ash formed is

A) Black
B) White
C) Yellow
D) Pink

39- Color of magnesium oxide is

A) White
B) Blue
C) Grey
D) Pink

40- If magnesium is gently heated, it forms

A) Magnesium oxide
B) Magnesium sulfide
C) Magnesium nitrite
D) Magnesium carbonate
41- When carbon dioxide is passed through lime water,
A) Calcium hydroxide is formed
B) White precipitate of CaO is formed
C) Lime water turns milky
D) Color of lime water disappears.

42- When crystals of lead nitrate are heated strongly in a dry test tube
A) Crystals immediately melt
B) A brown residue is left
C) White fumes appear in the tube
D) A yellow residue is left

43- Color of Solid magnesium is

A) Dark grey
B) Silver grey
C) Black
D) Whitish silver

44- Consider equations: Ca⁺²(aq) + 2OH‾(aq)→Ca(OH)₂ (s). Precipitate of calcium hydroxide

will be of
A) Green color
B) Blue color
C) Brown color
D) White color

45- In writing chemical equations, inclusion of state symbols shall be done while
A) Correct chemical formulae of reactants and products are written
B) The equation is being balanced to fulfill the law of conservation of mass
C) The equation has been balanced
D) The chemical formulae of products and reactants have been changed to bring about quick
balancing

46- Consider equation: Pb⁺² (aq) + 2OH⁻ (aq) → Pb(OH)₂ (s). precipitate of lead (II) hydroxide
will be of
A) Green color
B) Blue color
C) Brown color
D) White color

47- Consider equation: Cu⁺² (aq) + 2OH⁻(aq) → Cu(OH)₂ (s). precipitate of Copper Hydroxide
(Cu(OH)₂) will be of
A) Green color
B) Blue color
C) Brown color
D) White color
48- Consider reaction: Na(s) + O₂(g) → Na₂O(s). Moles of sodium needed to balance equation
would be
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

49- Consider reaction: S(s) + O₂(g) → SO₂. state of SO₂ in this reaction is
A) Liquid
B) Solid
C) Gaseous
D) All Three

50- Consider reaction: P(s) + O₂(g) → P₄O₁₀(s). Moles of O₂(g) needed to balance equation will
be
A) 1
B) 3
C) 5
D) 7

51- Consider reaction: Na(s) + O₂(g) → Na₂O. Moles of oxygen needed to balance equation are
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

52- Consider reaction: Al(s) + O₂ (g) → Al₂O₃. Moles of Al(s) needed to balance equation are
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

53- Which one of the given processes involves chemical reactions?

A) Storing of oxygen gas under pressure in a gas cylinder
B) Keeping petrol in a China dish in the open
C) Liquefaction of air
D) Heating copper wire in the presence of air at high temperature

54- In which of the given chemical equations, the abbreviations represent the correct states of the
reactants and products involved at reaction temperature?
A) 2H₂ (l) + O₂ (l) → 2H₂O (g)
B) 2H₂ (g) + O₂ (l) → 2H₂O (g)
C) 2H₂ (g) + O₂ (g) → 2H₂O (l)
D) 2H₂ (g) + O₂ (g) → 2H₂O (g)
55- The reaction in which two compounds exchange their ions to form two new compounds is
called
A) Displacement reaction
B) Combination reaction
C) Double displacement reaction
D) Redox reaction

56- On immersing an iron nail in CuSO₄ solution for a few minutes, you will observe
A) No reaction takes place
B) The color of solution fades away
C) The surface of iron nails acquire a black coating
D) The color of solution changes to green

57- Which of the given statements is not a physical change?

A) Boiling of water to give water vapour
B) Melting of ice to give water
C) Dissolution of salt in water
D) Combustion of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)

58- An element X on exposure to moist air turns reddish-brown and a new compound Y is
formed. The substances X and Y are
A) X = Fe, Y = Fe₂O₃
B) X = Ag, Y = Ag₂S
C) X = Cu, Y = CuO
D) X = Al, Y = Al₂O₃

59- The reaction of H₂ gas with oxygen gas to form water is an example of
A) Combination reaction
B) Redox reaction
C) Exothermic reaction
D) All of these reactions.

60- Rancidity can be prevented by

A) Adding antioxidants
B) Storing food away from light
C) Keeping food in refrigerator
D) All of these

61- In which of the given, heat energy will be evolved?

A) Electrolysis of water
B) Dissolution of NH₄Cl in water
C) Burning of L.P.G.
D) Decomposition of AgBr in the presence of sunlight

62- Dilute hydrochloric acid is added to granulated zinc taken in a test tube. The following
observations are recorded. Point out the correct observation.
A) The surface of metal becomes shining
B) The reaction mixture turns milky
C) Odour of a pungent smelling gas is recorded
D) A colorless and odourless gas is evolved

63- Consider reaction is an example of

(a) 4NH₃ (g) + 5O₂ (g) → 4NO (g) + 6H₂O (g) (a). Displacement reaction,
(b) Combination reaction
(c) Redox reaction
(d) Neutralization reaction.
A) (A) & (D)
B) (B) & (C)
C) (A) & (C)
D) (C) & (D)

64- Which of the following statements about the given reaction are correct? 3Fe(s) + 4H₂O(g) →
Fe₃O₄ (s) + 4H₂ (g)
(a) Iron metal is getting oxidized.
(b) Water is getting reduced.
(c) Water is acting as reducing agent.
(d)Water is acting as oxidizing agent.
A) (A), (B) & (C)
B) (C) & (D)
C) (A), (B) & (D)
D) (B) & (D)

65- Which of the following are exothermic processes?

(a) Reaction of water with quick lime
(b) Dilution of an acid
(c) Evaporation of water
(d) Sublimation of camphor (crystals)
A) (A) & (B)
B) (B) & (C)
C) (A) & (D)
D) (C) & (D)

66- A dilute ferrous sulphate solution was gradually added to the beaker containing acidified
permanganate solution. The light purple color of the solution fades and finally disappears. Which
of the given equation is the correct explanation for the observation?
A) KMnO₄ is an oxidizing agent, it oxidizes FeSO₄
B) FeSO₄ acts as an oxidizing agent and oxidizes KMnO₄
C) The color disappears due to dilution, no reaction is involved
D) KMnO₄ is an unstable compound and decomposes in the presence of FeSO₄ to a colourless
compound
67- Which among the following statement(s) is /are true? Exposure of silver chloride to sunlight
for a long duration turns grey due to-
(a) The formation of silver by decomposition of silver chloride.
(b) Sublimation of silver chloride.
(c) Decomposition of chlorine gas from silver chloride.
(d) Oxidation of silver chloride.
A) Only (A)
B) (A) & (C)
C) (B) & (C)
D) Only (D)

68- Solid calcium Oxide reacts vigorously with water to form calcium hydroxide accompanied
by liberation of heat. This process is called slaking of lime. Calcium hydroxide dissolves in
water to form its solution called lime water. Which among the following is are true about slaking
of lime and the solution formed?
(a) It is an endothermic reaction.
(b) It is exothermic reaction.
(c) The pH of the resulting solution will be more than seven.
(d) The pH of the resulting solution will be less than seven.
A) (A) & (B)
B) (B) & (C)
C) (A) & (D)
D) (C) & (D)

69- Barium chloride on reacting with ammonium sulphate forms barium sulphate and ammonium
chloride. Which of the following correctly represents the type of the reaction involved?
(a) Displacement reaction
(b) Precipitation reaction
(c) Combination reaction
(d) Double displacement reaction
A) Only (A)
B) Only (B)
C) Only (D)
D) (B) & (D)

70- Which of the following is (are) an endothermic process(es)?

(a) Dilution of sulphuric acid
(b) Sublimation of dry ice
(c) Condensation of water vapours
(d) Evaporation of water
A) Both (A) & (C)
B) Only (B)
C) Only (C)
D) Both (B) & (D)
71- In the double displacement reaction between aqueous potassium iodide and aqueous lead
nitrate, a yellow precipitate of lead iodide is formed. While performing the activity if lead nitrate
is not available, which of the given can be used in place of lead nitrate?
A) Lead sulphate (insoluble)
B) Lead acetate
C) Ammonium nitrate
D) Potassium sulphate

72- Which of the given gases can be used for storage of fresh sample of an oil for a long time?
A) Carbon dioxide or oxygen
B) Nitrogen or oxygen
C) Carbon dioxide or helium
D) Helium or nitrogen

73- Fatty foods become rancid due to the process of ________

A) Oxidation
B) Corrosion
C) Reduction
D) Hydrogenation

74- Which information is not conveyed by a balanced chemical equation?

A) Physical states of reactants and products
B) Symbols and formulae of all the substances involved in a particular reaction
C) Number of atoms/molecules of the reactants and products formed
D) Whether a particular reaction is actually feasible or not

75- The chemical formula of lead sulphate is

A) Pb₂SO₄
B) Pb(SO₄)₂
C) PbSO₄
D) Pb₂(SO₄)₃

76- Chemically, rust is

A) Hydrated ferrous
B) Only ferric oxide
C) Hydrated ferric oxide
D) None of these

77- Both CO₂ and H₂ gases are

A) Heavier than air
B) Colourless
C) Acidic in nature
D) Soluble in water

78- Which of the given gases can be used for storage of fresh samples of an oil for a long time?
A) Carbon dioxide or oxygen
B) Nitrogen or helium
C) Helium or oxygen
D) Nitrogen or oxygen

79- In the decomposition of lead (II) nitrate to give lead (II) oxide, nitrogen dioxide and oxygen
gas, the coefficient of nitrogen dioxide (in the balanced equation) is
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

80- We store silver chloride in a dark coloured bottle because it is

A) A white solid
B) Undergoes redox reaction
C) To avoid action by sunlight
D) None of the above

81- Silver article turns black when kept in the open for a few days due to formation of
A) H₂S
B) AgS
C) AgSO₄
D) Ag₂S

82- When crystals of lead nitrate are heated strongly in a dry test tube
A) Crystals immediately melt
B) A brown residue is left
C) White fumes appear in the tube
D) A yellow residue is left

83- Which of the given products is formed when calcium oxide reacts with water?
A) Slaked lime
B) Carbon dioxide
C) Calcium oxide
D) Oxygen gas

84- What is the other name for quick lime?

A) Calcium hydroxide
B) Calcium oxide
C) Carbon dioxide
D) Sodium oxide

85- What is the chemical name for slaked lime?

A) Calcium carbonate
B) Calcium oxide
C) Calcium hydroxide
D) Carbon monoxide
86.
Which of the following are exothermic processes?
(i) Reaction of water with quick lime
(ii) Dilution of an acid
(iii) Evaporation of water
(iv) Sublimation of camphor (crystals)
(a) (i) and (ii)
(b) (ii) and (iii)
(c) (i) and (iv)
(d) (iii) and (iv)

87.
A teacher gave two test tubes to the students, one containing water and the other containing
sodium hydroxide. She asked them to identify the test tube containing sodium hydroxide
solution. Which one of the following can be used for the identification?
(a) Blue litmus
(b) Red litmus
(c) Sodium carbonate solution
(d) Dilute hydrochloric acid

88.
Which of the following is not physical change?
(a) Boiling of water to give water vapour
(b) Melting of ice to give water
(c) Dissolution of salt in water
(d) Combustion of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)

89.
The following reaction is an example of a
4NH3(g) + 5O2(g) → 4NO(g) + 6H2O(g)
(i) displacement reaction
(ii) combination reaction
(iii) redox reaction
(iv) neutralisation reaction
(a) (i) and (iv)
(b) (ii) and (iii)
(c) (i) and (iii)
(d) (iii) and (iv)

90.
Which of the following is true for an unbalanced chemical equation?
(a) Number of atoms is equal on both sides of the equation
(b) Number of atoms is less on the left side of the equation
(c) Number of atoms is more on the right side of the equation
(d) Both (b) and (c).

91.
Which option denotes a double displacement reaction?
(a) A + B + C
(b) A + B → C
(c) AC + BD → AD + BC
(d) AC + B → AB + C

92.
Which among the following is (are) double displacement reaction(s)?
(t) Pb + CuCl → PbCl2 + Cu
(ii) Na2SO4 + BaCl2 → BaSO4 + 2NaCl
(iii) C + O2 → CO2
(iv) CH4 + 2O2 → CO2 + 2H2O
(a) (i) and (iv)
(b) (ii) only
(c) (i) and (ii)
(d) (iii) and (iv)

93.
The following reaction is used for the preparation of oxygen gas in the laboratory:

Which of the following statement about the reaction is correct?

(a) It is a decomposition reaction and endothermic in nature.
(b) It is a combination reaction.
(c) It is a decomposition reaction and accompanied by release of heat.
(d) It is a photochemical decomposition reaction and exothermic in nature.

94.
Which of the following is Not True with respect to the neutralisation reaction?
(a) Salt is formed.
(b) Reaction occurs between an acid and a base.
(c) Reactive element displaces less reactive element.
(d) Reactants are in gaseous state.

95.
Electrolysis of water is a decomposition reaction. The mole ratio of hydrogen and oxygen gases
liberated during electrolysis of water is
(a) 1 : 1
(b) 2 : 1
(c) 4 : 1
(d) 1 : 2
96.
Combustion reactions are always
(a) Exothermic
(b) Endothermic
(c) Sometimes exothermic
(d) Both (a) and (b).

97.
Barium chloride on reacting with ammonium sulphate forms barium sulphate and ammonium
chloride. Which of the following correctly represents the type of the reaction involved?
(i) Displacement reaction
(ii) Precipitation reaction
(iii) Combination reaction
(iv) Double displacement reaction
(a) (i) only
(b) (ii) only
(c) (iv) only
(d) (ii) and (iv)

98.
Which one of the following processes involve chemical reactions?
(a) Storing of oxygen gas under pressure in a gas cylinder
(b) Liquefaction of air
(c) Keeping petrol in a China dish in the open
(d) Heating copper wire in presence of air at high temperature
99.
In the double displacement reaction between aqueous potassium iodide and aqueous lead nitrate,
a yellow precipitate of lead iodide is formed. While performing the activity if lead nitrate is not
available, which of the following can be used in place of lead nitrate?
(a) Lead sulphate (insoluble)
(b) Lead acetate
(c) Ammonium nitrate
(d) Potassium sulphate

100.
In which of the following chemical equations, the abbreviations represent the correct states of the
reactants and products involved at reaction temperature?
(a) 2H2(l) + O2(l) → 2H2O(g)
(b) 2H2(g) + O2(l) → 2H2O(l)
(c) 2H2(g) + O2(g) → 2H2O(l)
(d) 2H2(g) + O2(g) → 2H2O(g)

Class 10 Science MCQs Chapter 2 Acids

Bases and Salts
1. What happens when a solution of an acid is mixed with a solution of a base in a test tube?
(i) Temperature of the solution decreases
(ii) Temperature of the solution increases
(in) Temperature of the solution remains the same
(iv) Salt formation takes place
(a) (i) and (iv)
(b) (i) and (iii)
(c) (ii) only
(d) (ii) and (iv)

2. When hydrogen chloride gas is prepared on a humid day, the gas is usually passed through the
guard tube containing calcium chloride. The role of calcium chloride taken in the guard tube is to
(a) absorb the evolved gas
(b) moisten the gas
(c) absorb moisture from the gas
(d) absorb Cl– ions from the evolved gas
3. Which one of the following salts does not con-tain water of crystallisation?
(a) Blue vitriol
(b) Baking soda
(c) Washing soda
(d) Gypsum

4. In terms of acidic strength, which one of the following is in the correct increasing order?
(a) Water < Acetic acid < Hydrochloric acid
(b) Water < Hydrochloric acid < Acetic acid
(c) Acetic acid < Water < Hydrochloric acid
(d) Hydrochloric acid < Water < Acetic acid

5. What is formed when zinc reacts with sodium hydroxide?

(a) Zinc hydroxide and sodium
(b) Sodium zincate and hydrogen gas
(c) Sodium zinc-oxide and hydrogen gas
(d) Sodium zincate and water

6. Tomato is a natural source of which acid?

(a) Acetic acid
(b) Citric acid
(c) Tartaric acid
(d) Oxalic acid

7. Brine is an
(a) aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide
(b) aqueous solution of sodium carbonate
(c) aqueous solution of sodium chloride
(d) aqueous solution of sodium bicarbonate

8. Na2CO3 . 10H2O is
(a) washing soda
(b) baking soda
(c) bleaching powder
(d) tartaric acid
9. At what temperature is gypsum heated to form Plaster of Paris?
(a) 90°C
(b) 100°C
(c) 110°C
(d) 120°C

10. How many water molecules does hydrated cal-cium sulphate contain?
(a) 5
(b) 10
(c) 7
(d) 2

11. Sodium carbonate is a basic salt because it is a salt of a

(a) strong acid and strong base
(b) weak acid and weak base
(c) strong acid and weak base
(d) weak acid and strong base

12. Alkalis are

(a) acids, which are soluble in water
(b) acids, which are insoluble in water
(c) bases, which are insoluble in water
(d) bases, which are soluble in water

13. Which of the following statements is correct about an aqueous solution of an acid and of a
base?
(i) Higher the pH, stronger the acid
(ii) Higher the pH, weaker the acid
(in) Lower the pH, stronger the base
(iv) Lower the pH, weaker the base
(a) (i) and (iii)
(b) (ii) and (iii)
(c) (i) and (iv)
(d) (ii) and (iv)
14. The apparatus given in the adjoining figure was set up to demonstrate electrical conductivity.

Which of the following statement(s) is (are) correct?

(i) Bulb will not glow because electrolyte is not acidic.
(ii) Bulb will glow because HCl is a strong acid and furnishes ions for conduction.
(iii) Bulb will not glow because circuit is incomplete.
(iv) Bulb will not glow because it depends upon the type of electrolytic solution.
(a) (i) and (iii)
(b) (ii) and (iv)
(c) (ii) only
(d) (iv) only

15. Lime water reacts with chlorine to give

(a) bleaching powder
(b) baking powder
(c) baking soda
(d) washing soda

16. Nettle sting is a natural source of which acid?

(a) MetiWanoic acid
(b) Lactic acid
(c) Citric acid
(d) Tartaric acid

17. Tooth enamel is made up of

(a) calcium phosphate
(b) calcium carbonate
(c) calcium oxide
(d) potassium

18. What is the pH range of our body?

(a) 7.0 – 7.8
(b) 7.2 – 8.0
(c) 7.0 – 8.4
(d) 7.2 – 8.4

19. Rain is called acid rain when its:

(a) pH falls below 7
(b) pH falls below 6
(c) pH falls below 5.6
(d) pH is above 7

20. Sodium hydroxide is a

(a) weak base
(b) weak acid
(c) strong base
(d) strong acid

21. An aqueous solution turns red litmus solution blue. Excess addition of which of the following
solution would reverse the change?
(a) Baking powder
(b) Lime
(c) Ammonium hydroxide solution
(d) Hydrochloric acid

22. When copper oxide and dilute hydrochloric acid react, colour changes to
(a) white
(b) bluish-green
(c) blue-black
(d) black

23. Sodium hydroxide is used

(a) as an antacid
(b) in manufacture of soap
(c) as a cleansing agent
(d) in alkaline batteries

24. Sodium hydroxide turns phenolphthalein solution

(a) pink
(b) yellow
(c) colourless
(d) orange

25. Chemical formula of washing soda is

(a) Na2C03 . 7H2O
(b) Na2C03 . 5H2O
(c) Na2C03 . 2H2O
(d) Na2C03 . 10H2O

26. Which one of the given is a mineral acid?

A. Lactic acid
B. Formic acid
C. Tartaric acid
D. Hydrochloric acid

27. Which one of the given is an organic acid?

A. Citric acid
B. Hydrochloric acid
C. Lactic acid
D. Both (1) & (3)

28. Which one of the given is incorrect?

A. Acids turns blue litmus paper red
B. Aqueous solutions of acids conduct electricity
C. Acids react with certain metals to form hydrogen gas
D. None of these

29. Which one of the given acids is used in the treatment of bone marrow and scurvy
diseases?
A. Acetic acid
B. Hydrochloric acid
C. Ascorbic acid
D. Nitric acid

30. Acid present in apple is :

A. Oxalic acid
B. Malic acid
C. Acetic acid
D. Formic acid

31. Which one of the given is hydracid?

A. H₃PO₄
B. H₂SO₄
C. HCN
D. HNO₃

32. Most of the oxides of metals when react with acid, form____
A. A base
B. An acid
C. A salt
D. Either (1) or (2)

33. Generally, when certain metals react with an acid they release _______ gas.
A. Nitrogen
B. Oxygen
C. Hydrogen
D. Argon

34. Which one of the given is formed when sodium hydrogen carbonate reacts with
hydrochloric acid?
A. Sodium chloride
B. Carbon dioxide
C. Water
D. All the these
35. A strong acid:
A. Completely gets ionized in water
B. Partially gets ionized in water
C. Do not get ionized in water
D. All the these

36. Which of the given is a strong base?

A. Calcium hydroxide
B. Magnesium hydroxide
C. Ammonium hydroxide
D. Potassium hydroxide

37. Which of the given is used as an antacid?

A. Sodium hydrocarbonate
B. Calcium hydroxide
C. Magnesium hydroxide
D. All the these

38. Which one of the given is the pH value of pure water?

A. 0
B. 7
C. 8
D. 1

39. Which one of the given is true, if a substance has a pH value of 4?

A. The substance is a base
B. The substance is an acid
C. The substance is a neutral substance
D. Either (1) or (2)

40. Which one of the given is true, if a substance has a pH value of 7?

A. The substance is a base
B. The substance is a acid
C. The substance is a neutral substance
D. Either (1) or (2)
41. In which one of the given reactions a salt is reacting with a base?
A. NaOH+HCl→NaCl+H₂O
B. Cu(OH)₂+H₂SO₄→CuSO₄+2H₂O
C. KOH+HCl→KCl+H₂O
D. 6NH₄OH+Al(SO₄)₃→2Al(OH)₃+3(NH₄)₂SO₄

42. Which one of the given is commonly known as blue vitriol and is used as a
fungicide?
A. Potassium nitrate
B. Copper sulphate
C. Sodium carbonate
D. Sodium chloride

43. Which one of the following is formed when calcium hydroxide reacts with
carbon dioxide?
A. Hydrogen gas
B. Water
C. Salt
D. Both B and C

44. Which of the following phenomena occurs when acid is mixed with water
(a) Neutralization
(b) Dilution
(c) Ionization
A. Only (B) is correct
B. (A) & (B) are correct
C. (B) & (C) are correct
D. Only (C) is correct

45. Which one among the given is a weak base?

A. Sodium hydroxide
B. Potassium hydroxide
C. Ammonium hydroxide
D. All the these

46. Which acid is used in cola to give it a biting sharp taste

A. Sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄)
B. Tartaric acid
C. Phosphoric acid
D. Citric acid

47. Range of pH scale is

A. 7 to 10
B. 0 to 10
C. 0 to 14
D. 7 to 14

48. Due to excess passing of CO2 through an aqueous solution of slaked lime, its
milkiness fades because
A. Calcium carbonate is produced
B. Calcium bi-carbonate is produced
C. Calcium oxide is produced
D. Due to the production of more heat

49. When acids dissolve in water it releases _____.

A. H+ ion
B. H- ion
C. H3O+ ion
D. H3O2+ ion

50. Which element is always present in Arrhenius acid?

A. Oxygen
B. Nitrogen
C. Hydrogen
D. None of these

51. Methyl red colour in acidic medium is

A. Yellow
B. Pink
C. Red
D. Orange

52. The chemical formula of Gypsum is

A. CaSO₄,1/2H₂O
B. CaSO₄,2H₂O
C. CaSO₄,H₂O
D. CaSO₄,3H₂O

53. During the preparation of HCl gas on a humid day, the gas is usually passed
through the guard tube containing CaCl₂. The purpose of using CaCl₂ is
A. To add moisture to the gas (HCl)
B. To absorb HCl gas
C. To absorb moisture from HCl gas
D. To Use it as a catalyst

54. Which one is different from others

A. Nitric acid
B. Sulphuric acid
C. Tartaric acid
D. Phosphoric acid

55. Soda ash chemical formula is

A. NaHCO₃
B. Na₂CO₃, 9H₂O
C. Na₂CO₃
D. Na₂CO₃,10H₂O

56. Common salt beside being used in the kitchen can also be used as the raw
material for the production of
(a) Baking powder
(b) Washing soda
(c) Black ash
(d) Slaked lime
A. (B) and (C)
B. (A) and (C)
C. (A) and (B)
D. (B) and (D)

57. Level of pH found in antacid solution

A. ≤6.5
B. ≥7.0
C. >10
D. >14

58. Black ash is

A. Dry KOH
B. Barium sulphide
C. Charcoal
D. Hydrated KOH

59. When electricity passes through NaCl aqueous solution

A. Sodium metal is deposited
B. Only Chlorine gas is produced
C. Chlorine & Hydrogen gases are produced
D. All of the given are produced

60. Identify the element

(a) It is a white translucent solid
(b) It readily reacts with water and produces an alkaline
solution
(c) It is stored in kerosene
A. Na
B. Ca
C. Al
D. P

61. Bleaching powder’s chemical name is ______

A. Calcium hypo-Oxychloride
B. Calcium Oxychloride
C. Calcium Chloride
D. Calcium Chloro-Oxide

62. The colour of Methyl orange in basic medium is

A. Pink
B. Orange
C. Purple
D. Yellow
63. The pH of commonly used toothpaste is
A. <6.5
B. ≥7.0
C. ≥2.2
D. None of these

64. Phenolphthalein’s colour in basic medium is ____but in acid it is ______.

A. Pink, Colorless
B. Yellow, Pink
C. Pink, Orange
D. Blue, Red

65. When sodium hydroxide reacts with Zinc it produces ______

A. Sodium oxide and water
B. Sodium zincates and water
C. Sodium zincates and hydrogen
D. Sodium oxide and hydrogen

66. You are given 3 unknown solutions with pH value as 6,8 & 9.5 respectively.
Which solution will contain maximum OH⁻ ion?
A. Solution sample-1
B. Solution sample-2
C. Solution sample-3
D. Data are insufficient

67. The pH of Gastric juice is

A. <6.5
B. ≥7.0
C. 5
D. None of these

68. The chemical formula of Plaster of Paris is

A. CaSO₄,1/2H₂O
B. CaSO₄, 2H₂O
C. CaSO₄, H₂O
D. CaSO₄, 3H₂O
69. Ammonium sulphate salt is
A. Basic salt
B. Acidic salt
D. Neutral salt
D. Complex salt

70. Which of the following acid(s) never forms acidic salt?

(a) HCl
(b) H₃PO₄
(c) H₂SO₄
(d) H₂CO₃
A. (A) only
B. (D) only
C. (A) and (D) both
D. (A) and (C) both

71. Vinegar is used in pickling as it

A. Is an acid
B. Prevents the growth of microbes
C. Prevents drying of a pickle
D. Increases taste

72. PH scale of a neutral solution is

A. 14
B. 7
C. 10
D. 12

73. Which of the following acids are edible

(a) Citric acid
(b) Tartaric acid
(c) Hydrochloric acid
(d) Carbonic acid
A. (A) and (B) are correct
B. (A), (B) and (D) are correct
C. (A), (B) and (C) are correct
D. All are correct
74. Butyric acid is found in
A. Rancid butter
B. Rancid cake
C. Stings of bees
D. All of these

75. An indicator is one kind of the following compound

A. Strong acid only
B. Reducing agent
C. Weak base or acid only
D. Complex salt

76. Acids turn …………. litmus solution…………. .

77. pH of basic solution is always …………. than 7.

78. …………. are the products obtained when bleaching powder reacts with
dilute sulphuric acid.

79. Potassium nitrate has pH value equal to …………. .

80. …………. is the fixed number of water molecules chemically attached to

each formula unit of a salt in its crystalline form.

81. …………. is one of the raw materials for the production of baking soda.

82. The salts of a strong acid and weak base are …………. with pH value
…………. than 7.
83. Use of mild base like …………. on the bee-stung area gives relief.

84. During indigestion the stomach produces too much …………. and this
causes pain and irritation.

85. The presence of …………. Ca in acids is responsible for their acidic

properties.

86. Mixing an acid or base with water results in decrease in the concentration
of per unit volume.
This process is called

87. Among HCl, H2SO4 and CH3COOH, …………. is a weak acid

88.
What happens when a solution of an acid is mixed with a solution of a base in
a test tube?
(i) The temperature of the solution increases
(ii) The temperature of the solution decreases
(iii) The temperature of the solution remains the same
(iv) Salt formation takes place
(a) (i) only
(b) (i) and (iii)
(c) (ii) and (iii)
(d) (i) and (iv)

89.
An aqueous solution turns red litmus solution blue. Excess addition of which
of the following solution would reverse the change?
(a) Baking powder
(b) Lime
(c) Ammonium hydroxide solution
(d) Hydrochloric acid
90.
Two aqueous solutions P and Q have pH of 5 and 13 respectively. The correct
inference is that:
(a) solution P is of HCl and Q is of NH4OH
(b) solution P is of CH3COOH and Q is of Ca(OH)2
(c) solution P is of HNO3 and Q is of NH4OH
(d) solution P is of CH3COOH and Q is of NaOH

91.
The pH of a solution is 7. How can you increase its pH?
(a) By adding a small amount of acid
(b) By adding a small amount of base.
(c) By adding a small amount of salt.
(d) By passing carbon dioxide gas through it.

92.
Sodium carbonate is a basic salt because it is a salt of
(a) strong acid and strong base
(b) weak acid and weak base
(c) strong acid and weak base
(d) weak acid and strong base

93.
Which gas is evolved when acids react with metals?
(a) O2
(b) CO2
(c) H2
(d) N2

94.
A sample of soil is mixed with water and allowed to settle. The clear
supernatant solution turns the pH paper yellowish-orange. Which of the
following would change the colour of this pH paper to greenish- blue?
(a) Lemon juice
(b) Vinegar
(c) Common salt
(d) An antacid

95.
Which of the following gives the correct increasing order of acidic strength?
(a) Water < Acetic acid < Hydrochloric acid
(b) Water < Hydrochloric acid < Acetic acid
(c) Acetic acid < Water < Hydrochloric acid
(d) Hydrochloric acid < Water < Acetic acid

96.
If a few drops of a concentrated acid accidentally spills over the hand of a
student, what should be done?
(a) Wash the hand with saline solution.
(b) Wash the hand immediately with plenty of water and apply a paste of
sodium hydrogencarbonate.
(c) After washing with plenty of water and apply solution of sodium hydroxide
on the hand.
(d) Neutralise the acid with a strong alkali.

97.
Farmers neutralise the effect of acidity of the soil by adding
(a) slaked lime
(b) gypsum
(c) caustic soda
(d) baking soda

98.
A teacher gave two test tubes to the students, one containing water and the
other containing sodium hydroxide. She asked them to identify the test tube
containing sodium hydroxide solution. Which one of the following can be used
for the identification?
(a) Blue litmus
(b) Red litmus
(c) Sodium carbonate solution
(d) Dilute hydrochloric acid

99.
One of the constituents of baking powder is sodium hydrogencarbonate, the
other constituent is
(a) hydrochloric acid
(b) tartaric acid
(c) acetic acid
(d) sulphuric acid

100.
Increase in the OH– ion concentration, leads to
(a) an increases in the pH of solution
(b) a decrease in the pH of the solution
(c) doesn’t alter the pH of the solution
(d) decreases the basic strength of the solution

Class 10 Science Chapter 3 Metals and Non

Metals MCQs

1. Which of the given properties is generally not shown by metals?

A. Electrical conduction
B. Sonorous in nature
C. Dullness
D. Ductility
2. The ability of metals to be drawn into thin wire is known as
A. Ductility
B. Malleability
C. Sonorousity
D. Conductivity

3. Aluminium is used for making cooking utensils. Which of the following

properties of aluminium are responsible for the same?
(a) Good thermal conductivity
(b) Good electrical conductivity
(c) Ductility
(d) High melting point
A. (A) & (B)
B. (A) & (C)
C. (B) & (C)
D. (A) & (D)
4. Which one of the given metals does not react with cold as well as hot
water?
A. Na
B. Ca
C. Mg
D. Fe

5. Which of the given oxide(s) of iron would be obtained on prolonged

reaction of iron with steam?
A. FeO
B. Fe₂O₃
C. Fe₃O₄
D. Fe₂O₃ and Fe₃O₄

6. What happens when calcium is treated with water?

(a) It does not react with water
(b) It reacts violently with water
(c) It reacts less violently with water
(d) Bubbles of hydrogen gas formed stick to the surface of calcium
A. (A) & (D)
B. (B) & (C)
C. (A) & (B)
D. (C) & (D)

7. Generally metals react with acids to give salt and hydrogen gas. Which
of the given acids does not give hydrogen gas on reacting with metals
(except Mn and Mg)?
A. H₂SO₄
B. HCl
C. HNO₃
D. All the these

8. The composition of aqua-regia is

A. Dil.HCl : Conc. HNO₃ = 3 : 1
B. Conc.HCl : Dil. HNO₃ = 3 : 1
C. Conc.HCl : Conc. HNO₃ = 3 : 1
D. Dil.HCl : Dil. HNO₃ = 3 : 1

9. Which of the following are not ionic compounds?

(a) KCl
(b) HCl
(c) CCl₄
(d) NaCl
A. (A) & (B)
B. (B) & (C)
C. (C) & (D)
D. (A) & (C)

10. Which one of the given properties is not generally exhibited by ionic
compounds?
A. Solubility in water
B. Electrical conductivity in solid state
C. High melting and boiling points
D. Electrical conductivity in molten state

11. Which of the following metals exists in its native state in nature?
(a) Cu
(b) Au
(c) Zn
(d) Ag
A. (A) & (B)
B. (B) & (C)
C. (B) & (D)
D. (C) & (D)

12. Metals are refined by using different methods. Which of the following
metals are refined by electrolytic refining?
(a) Au
(b) Cu
(c) Na
(d) K
A. (A) & (B)
B. (A) & (C)
C. (B) & (C)
D. (C) & (D)

13. 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

14. Galvanisation is a method of protecting iron from rusting by coating

with a thin layer of
A. Gallium
B. Aluminium
C. Zinc
D. Silver

15. Stainless steel is very useful material for our life. In stainless steel, iron
is mixed with
A. Ni and Cr
B. Cu and Cr
C. Ni and Cu
D. Cu and Au
16. If copper is kept open in air, it slowly loses its shining brown surface
and gains a green coating. It is due to the formation of
A. CuSO₄
B. CuCO₃
C. Cu(NO₃)₂
D. CuO

17. Generally, metals are solid in nature. Which one of the given metals is
found in liquid state at room temperature?
A. Na
B. Fe
C. Cr
D. Hg

18. Which of the given metals are obtained by electrolysis of their chlorides
in molten state ?
(a) Na
(b) Ca
(c) Fe
(d) Cu
A. (A) & (D)
B. (C) & (D)
C. (A) & (C)
D. (A) & (B)

19. Generally, non-metals are not lustrous. Which of the given nonmetals is
lustrous?
A. Sulphur
B. Oxygen
C. Nitrogen
D. Iodine

20. Which one of the given four metals would be displaced from the
solution of its salts by other three metals?
A. Mg
B. Ag
C. Zn
D. Cu

21. 2 ml each of concentrated HCl, HNO₃ and a mixture of concentrated HCl

and concentrated HNO₃ in the ratio of 3 : 1 were taken in test tubes labelled
as A, B and C. A small piece of metal was put in each test tube. No change
occurred in test tubes A and B but the metal got dissolved in test tube C
respectively. The metal could be
A. Al
B. Au
C. Cu
D. Pt

22. An alloy is
A. An element
B. A compound
C. A homogeneous mixture
D. A heterogeneous mixture

23. An electrolytic cell consists of

(a) Positively charged cathode
(b) Negatively charged anode
(c) Positively charged anode
(d) Negatively charged cathode
A. (A) & (B)
B. (C) & (D)
C. (A) & (C)
D. (B) & (D)

24. 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

25. An element A is soft and can be cut with a knife. This is very reactive to
air and cannot be kept open in air. It reacts vigorously with water. Identify
the element
A. Mg
B. Na
C. P
D. Ca

26. Alloys are homogeneous mixtures of a metal with a metal or nonmetal.

Which among the given alloys contain non-metal as one of its
constituents?
A. Brass
B. Bronze
C. Amalgam
D. Steel

27. Which among the given statements is incorrect for magnesium metal?
A. It burns in oxygen with a dazzling white flame
B. It reacts with cold water to form magnesium oxide and evolves hydrogen gas
C. It reacts with hot water to form magnesium hydroxide and evolves hydrogen
gas
D. It reacts with steam to form magnesium hydroxide and evolves hydrogen gas

28. Which among the given alloys contains mercury as one of its
constituents?
A. Stainless steel
B. Alnico
C. Solder
D. Zinc amalgam
29. Reaction between X and Y, forms compound Z. X loses electron and Y
gains electron. Which of the given properties is not shown by Z?
A. Has high melting point
B. Has low melting point
C. Conducts electricity in molten state
D. Occurs as solid

30. The electronic configurations of three elements X, Y and Z are X – 2, 8;

Y – 2, 8, 7 and Z – 2, 8, 2. Which of the given is correct?
A. X is a metal
B. Y is a metal
C. Z is a non-metal
D. Y is a non-metal & Z is a metal

31. Although metals form basic oxides, which of the given metals form an
amphoteric oxide?
A. Na
B. Ca
C. Al
D. Cu

32. Generally, non-metals are not conductors of electricity. Which of the

given is a good conductor of electricity?
A. Diamond
B. Graphite
C. Sulphur
D. Fullerene

33. Electrical wires have a coating of an insulating material. The material

generally used is
A. Sulphur
B. Graphite
C. PVC
D. All can be used

34. Which of the given non-metals is a liquid?

A. Carbon
B. Bromine
C. Phosphors
D. Sulphur

35. Which of the given can undergo a chemical reaction?

A. MgSO₄ + Fe
B. ZnSO₄ + Fe
C. MgSO₄ + Pb
D. CuSO₄ + Fe

36. Which of the given metals is present in the anode mud during the
electrolytic refining of copper?
A. Sodium
B. Aluminium
C. Gold
D. Iron

37. An element reacts with oxygen to give a compound with a high melting
point. The compound is soluble in water. The element is likely to be
A. Calcium
B. Carbon
C. Iron
D. Silicon

38. The second most abundant metal in the earth’s crust is

A. Oxygen
B. Silicon
C. Aluminium
D. Iron

39. An alloy of Zn and Cu is dissolved in dil. HCl. Hydrogen gas is evolved.

In this evolution of gas
A. Only zinc reacts with dil. HCl
B. Only copper reacts with dil. HCl
C. Both zinc and copper react with dil. HCl
D. Only copper reacts with water

40. A greenish coating develops on copper utensils due to formation of

A. CuCO₃
B. Cu(OH)₂
C. Cu(OH)₂.CuCO₃
D. CuO

41. Rusting of iron takes place in

A. Ordinary water
B. Distilled water
C. Both ordinary & Distilled water
D. None of these
42. The bronze medals are made up of
A. Cu and Zn
B. Zn and Ni
C. Cu and Sn
D. Cu, Zn, Tn

43. Silver articles become black on prolonged exposure to air. This is due
to the formation of
A. Ag₂O
B. Ag₂S
C. AgCN
D. Ag₂O and Ag₂S

44. During smelting, an additional substance is added which combines with

impurities to form a fusible product known as
A. Slag
B. Mud
C. Gangue
D. Flux

45. A student placed an iron nail in copper sulphate solution. He observed

the reddish brown coating on the iron nail which is
A. Soft and dull
B. Hard and flading
C. Smooth and shining
D. Rough and granular

46. Which among the given alloys contain non-metal as one of its
constituents?
A. Brass
B. Amalgam
C. Gunmetal
D. None of these

47. An aluminium strip is kept immersed in freshly prepared ferrous

sulphate solution taken in a test tube, the change observed is that
A. Green solution slowly turns brown
B. Lower end of test tube become slightly warm
C. A colourless gas with the smell of burning sulphur is observed
D. Light green solution changes to blue

48. Which of the given metals cannot be extracted using smelting?

A. Fe
B. Al
C. Zn
D. Pb

49. In general, the number of electrons in the outermost shell of a metal

atom is
A. 1
B. 1 to 3
C. 5 to 8
D. 8

50. Aluminum is used for making cooking utensils. Which of the following
properties of aluminum are responsible for the same?
(a) Good thermal conductivity
(b) Good electrical conductivity
(c) Ductility
(d) High melting point
A. (A) & (B)
B. (A) & (C)
C. (B) & (C)
D. (A) & (D)

Fill in the blanks

51. Elements can be classified as ……… and ……. .

52. Two examples of metals which are poor conductors of heat are
………, ……… .
53. Two metals which melt when kept on the palm are ………, ……… .

54. A non-metal which is a good conductor of electricity is ……… .

55. Metals can form positive ions by ……… .

56. A non-metal which is lustrous is ……… .

57. A metal which burns in air with a dazzling white flame is ……… .

58. Metals above hydrogen in the activity series can displace ………
from dilute acids.

59. The extraction of metals from their ores and then refining them for
use is known as ……… .

60. ……… is an allotroph of carbon and is the hardest natural

substance.

61. Metals which are so soft that they can be cut with a knife are
………, ………

62. Metal oxides ……… and ……… dissolve in water to form alkalis.

63.
If metal is found in a free state in nature, it is called its :
(a) native state
(b) crust state
(c) mineral state
(d) none of these.

64.
The element found in free state in nature is :
(a) copper
(b) gold
(c) silver
(d) all these.

65.
Metals are extracted from:
(a) compounds
(b) minerals
(c) ores
(d) both minerals and ores.

66.
Calcination is :
(a) heating the ore in a limited supply of air
(b) heating the ore in excess of air
(c) cooling the ore
(d) none of these.

67.
Uranium is :
(a) alkali metal
(b) non-metal
(c) radioactive element
(d) gas

68.
Non-metals are:
(a) electropositive elements
(b) electrostatic elements
(c) electronegative elements
(d) always in liquid state.

69.
Non-metals form:
(a) basic oxides
(b) unstable hydrides
(c) covalent volatile halides
(d) gases on heating.

70.
Which of the following is an alloy?
(a) steel
(b) bronze
(c) brass
(d) all these

71.
The atomic number of an element A is 19. The number of electrons in
its ion A+ will be
(a) 18
(b) 19
(c) 20
(d) 21

72.
The atomic number of an element B is 17. The number of electrons in
its ion B will be:
(a) 17
(b) 18
(c) 19
(d) 20.

73.
The elements whose oxides can turn phenolphithalein solution pink
are:
(a) Na and K
(b) K and C
(c) Na and S
(d) K and P.

74.
Which of the following pairs will give displacement reactions ?
(a) NaCl solution and copper metal
(b) MgCl2 solution and aluminium metal
(c) FeSO4 solution and silver metal
(d) AgNO3 solution and copper metal.

75.
Which of the following methods is suitable for preventing an iron
frying pan from rusting ?
(a) Applying grease
(b) Applying paint
(c) Applying a coating of zinc
(d) All of above.

76.
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:
(a) calcium
(b) carbon
(c) silicon
(d) iron.

77.
Food cans are coated with tin and not with zinc because :
(a) zinc is costlier than tin .
(b) zinc has a higher melting point than tin
(c) zinc is more reactive than tin
(d) zinc is less reactive than tin.

78.
Malleability is exhibited by:
(a) sulphur
(b) iodine
(c) phosphorus
(d) copper.

79.
Which of the following metal will release hydrogen gas on reaction
with cold water at room temperature ?
(a) Ag
(b) Al
(c) Cu
(d) Na

80.
In case of bond formation between sodium and chlorine, the electron
transfer takes place from:
(a) sodium to chlorine
(b) chlorine to sodium
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) None of these.

81. Name some common metals.

82. Name some common non-metals.

83. Give examples of metalloids.

84. Name the property due to which metals shine.

85. Name two metals which are soft enough to be cut.

86. Name the property due to which metals can be beaten into thin
sheets.

87. Which non-metal does conduct heat and electricity?

88. Name the property due to which metals can be drawn into wires.

89. Name the metal and non-metal which occur in liquid state.

90. Due to which property a bell rings?

91. Generally, non-metals are non-lustrous. Name one non-metal

which is lustrous.

92. State the property of non-metals due to which phosphorus is kept

in water.

93. Why some metals displace other metals from their solution?

94. Which metal is used for wrapping food items?

95. Which metal is more reactive: Iron or zinc?

96. Which metal is less reactive: Copper or zinc?

97. Name one metal which does not react with dilute hydrochloric
acid.

98. Whose oxides are basic in nature: Metal or non-metal?

99. Whose oxides are acidic: Metal or non-metal?

100. Name two metals which do not react with oxygen even at high
temperature.