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E0725a72 Cc6c 4079 9162 8638715cba3b - Metals Non Metals Exercise
E0725a72 Cc6c 4079 9162 8638715cba3b - Metals Non Metals Exercise
TYPE (I) : VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS : [01 MARK EACH]
1. A non-metal X exists in two different forms Y and Z. Y is the hardest natural substance, whereas Z is
a good conductor of electricity. Identify X, Y and Z.
2. Compound X and aluminium are used to join railway tracks.
(a) Identify the compound X (b) Write down its reaction.
3. What are the constituents of solder alloy?
TYPE (II) : SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS : [02 MARKS EACH]
4. When a metal X is treated with cold water, it gives a basic salt Y with molecular formula XOH
(Molecular mass = 40) and liberates a gas Z which easily catches fire. Identify X, Y and Z and also
write the reaction involved.
5. Name one metal and one non-metal that exist in liquid state at room temperature. Also name two
metals having melting point less than 310 K (37°C)
6. An element A reacts with water to form a compound B which is used in white washing. The
compound B on heating forms an oxide C which on treatment with water gives back B. Identify A, B
and C and give the reactions involved.
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16. Write chemical equations for the reactions taking place when
[2 MARKS/CBSE 10TH BOARD: 2017]
(i) zinc sulphide is heated in air
(ii) calcination of zinc carbonate is done.
17. Write observation with reaction for the following : Granulated zinc reacts with dil. sulphuric acid.
[2 MARKS/CBSE 10TH BOARD: 2017]
18. (a) Name the metal which is low in activity series and exists as liquid at room temperature.
(b) Write the name and formula of its ore.
(c) How is the metal extracted from this ore ?
(d) Write the chemical equation for the reaction involved.
[5 MARKS/CBSE 10TH BOARD: 2017]
OR
(i) What causes rusting of iron ? Design an activity to show the conditions needed for iron nails to
rust.
(ii) Why do we paint iron articles ?
SUBJECTIVE QUESTIONS
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C-5. Explain how the following metals are obtained from their compound by the reduction process.
(i) Metal M which is in the middle of the reactivity series.
(ii) Metal N which is high up in the reactivity series.
Give one example of each type.
C-6. Name the anode, the cathode and the electrolyte used in the electrolytic refining of impure copper.
OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS
SINGLE CHOICE OBJECTIVE, STRAIGHT CONCEPT/FORMULA ORIENTED
SECTION (A) : GENERAL INTRODUCTION & PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF
METALS AND NONMETALS :
OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS
1. Which of the following statement /s is/are true ?
(A) Cu metal reacts with dil H2SO4 to give H2
(B) CO is a neutral oxide
(C) Galvanisation means coating of Fe on Zn pipes
(D) German silver is an alloy of iron.
2. The pair of metals which will produce hydrogen gas in reaction with acid is :
(A) Mg, Cu (B) Mg, Ag (C) Zn, Pb (D) Cu, Zn
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3. Phosphorus is kept in -
(A) kerosene oil (B) alcohol (C) water (D) ammonia
4. The non-metal having shining surface is -
(A) sulphur (B) phosphorus (C) iodine (D) carbon
5. Which of the following oxide is amphoteric in nature –
(A) Na2O (B) Li2O (C) K2O (D) BeO
1. Which of the following is not a method for purification of metals ? [Raj. NTSE Stage - I /05]
(A) Calcination (B) Distillation (C) Liquation (D) Electrolytic refining
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3. Which of the following cannot be used to extract a metal from its ore ? [Raj. NTSE Stage - I /13]
(A) Electrolytic reduction (B) Carbon reduction
(C) Reaction with oxygen (D) Reaction with more electropositive metal
4. Which one of the following metal oxides shows both acidic and basic characters ?
[Delhi. NTSE Stage - I /13]
(A) SO2 (B) K2O (C) Cu2O (D) Al2O3
5. Which metal cannot displace hydrogen from dilute acids ? [Rajasthan NTSE Stage - I /14]
(A) Cu (B) Mg (C) Zn (D) Na
6. Which alloy of aluminium is used for making aircrafts [M.P. NTSE Stage - I /14]
(A) Alnico (B) Y-Alloy (C) Duralumin (D) Aluminium Bronze
8. Which of the following is a relatively light metal ? [Gujrat NTSE Stage - I /14]
(A) Lead (B) Tin (C) Aluminium (D) Mercury
10. On additon of which metal the blue coloured copper sulphate solution turns into colourless solution ?
[Rajasthan_NTSE Stage-I/15]
(A) Ag (B) Hg (C) Zn (D) Au
11. When a clear aluminium article is made the anode and is electrolysed with dil sulphuric acid to make
a thicker protective and attractive oxide layer around it, then the process is called
[Delhi NTSE Stage-1/ 2015]
(A) Galvanisation (B) Anodising (C) Leaching (D) Thermite process
12. While preparing CO2 in laboratory on which of the following substances hydrochloride acid is
poured? [Gujrat NTSE Stage-1/ 2015]
(A) Pieces of Zinc (B) The practices of copper Sulphur
(C) Pieces of marble (D) Ammonium Chloride
13. Which metal does not react with oxygen at high temperature ? [Raj. NTSEStage-1/2016]
(A) Mg (B) Al (C) Ag (D) Zn
14. Which chemical is formed when non metalic oxides react with water ?
[Gujarat NTSEStage-1/2017]
(A) Metal (B) Base (C) Minerals (D) Acid
15. What is the molecular formula of silver glance ? [Gujarat NTSEStage-1/2017]
(A) Ag2S (B) AgCl (C) CaCO3 (D) Al2O3
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16. A metal x is placed below Al and above Pb. The extraction of metal is done by reacting carbon with
its oxide. Metal oxide is used to join cracks of machine parts and rail lines by reacting it with Al. The
metal is: [Haryana NTSEStage-1/2017]
(A) Zn (B) Cu (C) Fe (D) Mg
17. Which of the following elements form acidic oxide? [Haryana NTSEStage-1/2017]
(A) Element with atomic no. 11 (B) Element with atomic no. 3
(C) Element with atomic no. 15 (D) Element with atomic no. 19
19. Stainless steel is an alloy in which following is added along with iron-
[U.p.NTSEStage-1/2017]
(A) Zinc (B) Chromium (C) Tin (D) Copper
21. The element X reacting with chlorine forms a water soluble compound having high melting point.
Element X is [Rajasthan NTSEStage-1/2018]
(A) magnesium (B) argon (C) carbon (D) neon
22. Electronic configuration of ions of two elements are X3 – (2, 8, 8) and Y– (2, 8, 8), Which of the
following may be the formula of their compound ? [Odisha NTSEStage-1/2019]
(A). XY ; XY3 (B) XY3 ; X2Y (C) XY3 ; XY5 (D) X3Y ; XY3
23. The metals which react with cold water, boiled water and steam to produce H2, respectively are :
[Odisha NTSEStage-1/2019]
(A) Na, Ca, Al (B) Na, Mg, Fe (C) Na, Mg, Ca (D) Na, Ca, Fe
24. ________ metal generally occurs in free state. [Maharastra NTSEStage-1/2019]
(A) Sodium (B) Platinum (C) Magnesium (D) Potassium
28. The ratio of conc. HCl and conc. HNO3 in ‘King’s Water’ is :
[Tamilnadu NTSEStage-1/2019]
(A) 4 : 1 (B) 1 : 4 (C) 3 : 1 (D) 1 : 3
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This Section is not meant for classroom discussion. It is being given to promote self-study
and self testing amongst the Resonance students.
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In which beaker the chemical reaction will occur ?
(A) Beaker 'A' (B) Beaker 'B'
(C) In both 'A' and 'B' beakers (D) Reaction will not occur in any of beaker
Bulb does not
light up
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3. A compound X on heating produce a colourless gas 'Y' and metal oxide Z. The metal oxide is
yellow when hot and show white colour when it is cooled. Identify X, Y & Z :
(A) X = ZnCO3, Y = CO2, Z = ZnO (B) X = CaCO3, Y = CO2, Z = CaO
(C) X = AgNO3, Y = NO2 , Z = AgO (D) X = CuSO4, Y = SO2, Z= CuO
4. Take the aluminium wire and clamp this wire on the stand and fix the pin to the free end of wire
using wax. Heat the wire with burner where it is clamped. After that we will find out that :
(A) Metal will melt on heating (B) Wax does not melt
(C) Aluminium is good conductor of heat (D) Aluminium oxide will be formed.
5. In the iron box, solution of metal X is placed. After some days holes appeared in the box . The
metal(s) X,may be :
(A) Cu, Zn, Ag (B) Mg , Al, Zn, Ni (C) Sn, Pb, Ni (D) Ca, Na, Mg, Al
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EXERCISE - 1
OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS
SINGLE CHOICE OBJECTIVE, STRAIGHT CONCEPT/FORMULA ORIENTED
SECTION (A) : GENERAL INTRODUCTION & PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF
METALS AND NONMETALS:
A-1. D A-2. A A-3. B A-4. C A-5. C
EXERCISE - 2
OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS
SINGLE CHOICE OBJECTIVE, STRAIGHT CONCEPT/FORMULA ORIENTED
Ques 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ans B C C C D B D D C C D D C D B
EXERCISE - 3
NTSE PROBLEMS (PREVIOUS YEARS)
Ques 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ans A C C D A C C C B A B C C B A
Ques 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Ans C C B B D A C B B A C B C B A
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