Metals and Non-metals CBSE Class 10 MCQ & Practice Questions

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CBSE Class 10 Chemistry · Metals and Non-metals · Very Very Hard

1. Which metal is stored in kerosene?

A. Iron
B. Sodium
C. Copper
D. Silver

Answer: B

Explanation: Sodium reacts vigorously with air and water.

CBSE Class 10 Chemistry · Metals and Non-metals · Very Very Hard

2. Which gas is evolved when zinc reacts with dilute HCl?

A. Oxygen
B. Hydrogen
C. Nitrogen
D. Chlorine

Answer: B

Explanation: Zn displaces hydrogen from dilute acids.

CBSE Class 10 Chemistry · Metals and Non-metals · Very Very Hard

3. Which oxide is amphoteric?

A. Na2O
B. MgO
C. Al2O3
D. CaO

Answer: C

Explanation: Aluminium oxide reacts with both acids and bases.

CBSE Class 10 Chemistry · Metals and Non-metals · Very Very Hard

4. Which metal is extracted by electrolysis?

A. Iron
B. Copper
C. Aluminium
D. Zinc

Answer: C

Explanation: Highly reactive aluminium is extracted electrolytically.

CBSE Class 10 Chemistry · Metals and Non-metals · Very Very Hard

5. Which non-metal is liquid at room temperature?

A. Sulfur
B. Bromine
C. Iodine
D. Phosphorus

Answer: B

Explanation: Bromine is the only common liquid non-metal.

CBSE Class 10 Chemistry · Metals and Non-metals · Very Very Hard

6. Which alloy is mainly iron and carbon?

A. Brass
B. Bronze
C. Steel
D. Solder

Answer: C

Explanation: Steel is an alloy of iron and carbon.

CBSE Class 10 Chemistry · Metals and Non-metals · Very Very Hard

7. Rusting requires:

A. Only oxygen
B. Only water
C. Oxygen and water
D. CO2 only

Answer: C

Explanation: Rusting is an electrochemical process needing oxygen and moisture.

CBSE Class 10 Chemistry · Metals and Non-metals · Very Very Hard

8. Galvanisation coats iron with:

A. Copper
B. Tin
C. Zinc
D. Nickel

Answer: C

Explanation: Zinc protects iron from corrosion.

CBSE Class 10 Chemistry · Metals and Non-metals · Very Very Hard

9. Which non-metal is a good conductor?

A. Sulfur
B. Phosphorus
C. Graphite
D. Bromine

Answer: C

Explanation: Graphite conducts due to delocalized electrons.

CBSE Class 10 Chemistry · Metals and Non-metals · Very Very Hard

10. Which metal is least reactive?

A. K
B. Na
C. Au
D. Ca

Answer: C

Explanation: Gold is among the least reactive metals.

CBSE Class 10 Chemistry · Metals and Non-metals · Very Very Hard

11. Which metal displaces copper from CuSO4?

A. Ag
B. Au
C. Zn
D. Hg

Answer: C

Explanation: Zinc is more reactive than copper.

CBSE Class 10 Chemistry · Metals and Non-metals · Very Very Hard

12. The formula of rust is mainly:

A. FeO
B. Fe2O3·xH2O
C. Fe3O4
D. FeS

Answer: B

Explanation: Rust is hydrated ferric oxide.

CBSE Class 10 Chemistry · Metals and Non-metals · Very Very Hard

13. Which metal forms basic oxide?

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

Answer: A

Explanation: Sodium oxide is strongly basic.

CBSE Class 10 Chemistry · Metals and Non-metals · Very Very Hard

14. Which property is typical of metals?

A. Brittle
B. Poor conductor
C. Malleable
D. Dull

Answer: C

Explanation: Metals are generally malleable.

CBSE Class 10 Chemistry · Metals and Non-metals · Very Very Hard

15. Diamond is:

A. Metal
B. Metalloid
C. Allotrope of carbon
D. Ionic solid

Answer: C

Explanation: Diamond is an allotrope of carbon.