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MATERIALS METALS AND NON-METALS MCQs

Total Questions : 39 | Page 3 of 4 pages
Question 21.


Non-metals displace hydrogen from dilute acids.


  1.     True
  2.     False
  3.     Carbon
  4.     Platinum
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> False
:
B

Non-metals do not displace hydrogen from acids. Only metals that are more reactive than hydrogen can.


Question 22.


All non-metals are non-lustrous.


  1.     True
  2.     False
  3.     Sulphur
  4.     Oxygen
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> False
:
B
Usually, metals are lustrous and non-metals are non-lustrous. However, iodine is an exception to this rule as it is a lustrous non-metal.
Question 23.


Pick the odd one from the following elements.


  1.     Gold
  2.     Potassium
  3.     Carbon
  4.     Platinum
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Carbon
:
C

Out of these only Carbon (C) is a non-metal whereas the others are all metals.


Question 24.


When nitric acid HNO3 reacts with metals, hydrogen gas is not observed because


  1.     Metallic hydrides are formed. 
  2.     Hydrogen is oxidised by nitric acid.
  3.     Metal weakly react with nitric acid.
  4.      Hydrogen is reduced by nitric acid.
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Hydrogen is oxidised by nitric acid.
:
B

Most of the metals do not react with HNO3 because it is a strong oxidizing agent.
Since hydrogen is a reducing agent, nitric acid oxidises the hydrogen produced to water and itself undergoes reduction to give  N2O, NO, NO2, N2 and NH3
Hence, when metals (except Mn and Mg) are treated with nitric acid, hydrogen gas is not liberated.


Question 25.


Gold is more ductile than mercury.


  1.     True
  2.     False.
  3.     Gold (Au)
  4.     Zinc (Zn)
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> True
:
A
Ductility is the property of being able to be made into thin wires. Gold is the one of the most ductile metal and the ductility of mercury is less compared to gold.
Question 26.


A substance is said to be sonorous if it _________.


  1.     produces a ringing sound when beaten
  2.     conducts water through metal pipes
  3.     conducts electricity
  4.     conducts heat
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> produces a ringing sound when beaten
:
A

Substances that produce a ringing sound when they are beaten are said to be sonorous. Metals are generally sonorous.


Question 27.


Why is sodium stored in kerosene in a laboratory?


  1.     Sodium is a very reactive metal and reacts vigorously at room temperature.
  2.     Sodium is less reactive and stays inert at room temperature.
  3.     Sodium is a metal.
  4.     Sodium dissolves in kerosene.
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Sodium is a very reactive metal and reacts vigorously at room temperature.
:
A

Sodium is highly reactive. It reacts vigorously with Oxygen and water. A lot of heat is generated in this reaction. It is therefore, stored in kerosene for safety reasons.


Question 28.


Which of the following metal on reaction with cold water liberates hydrogen gas but does not float on water (unlike Calcium) due to its vigorous reaction (with water)?


  1.     Sodium (Na)
  2.     Calcium (Ca)
  3.     Gold (Au)
  4.     Zinc (Zn)
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Sodium (Na)
:
A
Metals such as potassium and sodium react violently with cold water. The reaction is so violent and exothermic that the evolved hydrogen immediately catches fire.
Question 29.


Which of the following metal(s) can replace copper from copper sulphate?


  1.     Gold
  2.     Magnesium
  3.     Iron
  4.     Silver
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Magnesium
:
B and C
According to the reactivity series of metals, magnesium and iron are more reactive compared to copper. Hence, they replace the copper from its salt. Whereas gold and silver are less reactive than copper, hence cannot react with copper sulphate.
Question 30.


Metals are generally sonorous.


  1.     True
  2.     False
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> True
:
A

Metals are capable of producing a deep or ringing sound, Thus they are said to be sonorous.


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