Chapter 3 of class 10 science as per the NCERT syllabus is Metals and Non-Metals which deals with the Physical properties of metals, Physical properties of non-metals, Chemical properties of metals, Chemical properties of non-metals, Corrosion of metals, Occurrence and extraction of metals from their ores, Uses of metals and non-metals in daily life and industries, etc.
Here, we have discussed 30 Multiple Choice Questions based on these topics of the chapter. These questions will help you to learn more about the chapter.
For each question below, there are four options out of which only one option is correct. The correct answer to each question is given at the end for your reference.
MCQ on Class 10 Science Chapter 3
1. Which of the following is a physical property of metals?
a) Brittle
b) Dull appearance
c) Good conductor of electricity
d) Reactivity with water
2. Which of the following metals is the best conductor of electricity?
a) Iron
b) Copper
c) Lead
d) Aluminum
3. Which of the following non-metals is a good conductor of electricity?
a) Carbon
b) Sulfur
c) Phosphorus
d) Oxygen
4. Which of the following metals is used for making electric wires due to its high electrical conductivity?
a) Aluminum
b) Zinc
c) Iron
d) Silver
5. What is the property of metals that allows them to be beaten into thin sheets?
a) Ductility
b) Malleability
c) Brittleness
d) Elasticity
6. Which of the following metals does not react with water at all temperatures?
a) Sodium
b) Potassium
c) Magnesium
d) Iron
7. What happens when a metal reacts with oxygen?
a) It forms an oxide that is acidic in nature.
b) It forms an oxide that is basic in nature.
c) It forms an oxide that is neutral in nature.
d) It does not form any oxide.
8. Which of the following metals is stored under kerosene oil to prevent its reaction with oxygen and moisture present in the air?
a) Sodium
b) Potassium
c) Calcium
d) Aluminum
9. Which metal is used in making aircraft bodies due to its light weight?
a) Iron
b) Copper
c) Aluminum
d) Gold
10. What is the chemical symbol of iron?
a) Fe
b) Ir
c) In
d) Sn
11. What is the product formed when magnesium reacts with hydrochloric acid?
a) MgCl₂ + H₂
b) MgO + HCl
c) MgCl₃ + H₂
d) Mg + HCl
12. Which of the following metals does not react with dilute hydrochloric acid?
a) Zinc
b) Iron
c) Aluminum
d) Copper
13. Which of the following metals does not displace hydrogen from acids?
a) Zinc
b) Copper
c) Magnesium
d) Sodium
14. What is the product formed when copper reacts with nitric acid?
a) Cu(NO₃)₂ + H₂
b) Cu(NO₃)₃ + H₂O
c) CuO + HNO₃
d) Cu(NO₃)₂ + H₂O
15. What is the chemical symbol of gold?
a) Au
b) Ag
c) Al
d) Fe
16. Which of the following non-metals is present in all acids?
a) Oxygen
b) Hydrogen
c) Carbon
d) Nitrogen
17. Which non-metal is used in making pencils?
a) Sulfur
b) Carbon
c) Phosphorus
d) Hydrogen
18. What is the product formed when sulfur reacts with oxygen?
a) SO₂
b) SO₃
c) SO₄
d) S₂O
19. Which of the following non-metals is essential for combustion?
a) Oxygen
b) Hydrogen
c) Nitrogen
d) Carbon
20. Which non-metal is present in coal and petroleum?
a) Nitrogen
b) Carbon
c) Oxygen
d) Sulfur
21. What is the chemical symbol of phosphorus?
a) P
b) Ph
c) Pr
d) Pa
22. Which of the following non-metals is a constituent of all proteins?
a) Nitrogen
b) Oxygen
c) Carbon
d) Hydrogen
23. Which of the following is not a property of non-metals?
a) Good conductor of electricity
b) Dull appearance
c) Poor conductor of heat
d) Brittle
24. What is the product formed when chlorine gas reacts with sodium?
a) NaCl
b) NaClO₃
c) Na₂Cl
d) NaCl₂
25. Which of the following metals is extracted by the electrolysis of its molten chloride?
a) Aluminum
b) Iron
c) Copper
d) Silver
26. What is the chemical symbol of sodium?
a) Na
b) So
c) Sn
d) Ni
27. Which metal is used in galvanization to prevent iron from rusting?
a) Zinc
b) Copper
c) Aluminum
d) Lead
28. Which of the following non-metals is essential for respiration?
a) Carbon
b) Oxygen
c) Nitrogen
d) Hydrogen
29. Which of the following metals is used in making coins due to its non-reactivity with air and moisture?
a) Copper
b) Silver
c) Aluminum
d) Gold
30. What is the product formed when calcium oxide reacts with water?
a) Ca(OH)₂
b) CaO + H₂O
c) Ca(OH)₃
d) Ca + H₂O
Correct Answer
- c) Good conductor of electricity
- b) Copper
- a) Carbon
- b) Copper
- b) Malleability
- c) Magnesium
- b) It forms an oxide that is basic in nature.
- a) Sodium
- c) Aluminum
- a) Fe
- a) MgCl₂ + H₂
- c) Aluminum
- b) Copper
- a) Cu(NO₃)₂ + H₂
- a) Au
- b) Hydrogen
- b) Carbon
- a) SO₂
- a) Oxygen
- b) Carbon
- a) P
- a) Nitrogen
- a) Good conductor of electricity
- a) NaCl
- a) Aluminum
- a) Na
- a) Zinc
- b) Oxygen
- d) Gold
- a) Ca(OH)₂
The Bottom Line
I hope these 30 MCQs on Metals and Non-Metals of Class 10 Science Chapter 3 have helped you in your studies and preparation.
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