KVS ZIET BHUBANESWAR

CBTI X SCIENCE CH_3_Metals and Non-metals

Q. NO QUESTION
MCQ s 1 MARK EACH
1. An element react with oxygen to give a compound with a high melting point.This
compound is also soluble in water. Name this element
(a) Calcium (b) Carbon (c) Silicon (d) Iron
2. Assertion:- Aluminium oxide is an amphoteric oxide.
Reason:- Amphoteric oxides are those which reacts both acid as well as base.

(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true ,R is false.
(d) A is false , R is true.
3. A:- Chromium oxide is generally reduced to chromium by heating with aluminium
powder.
R- The reduction of chromium oxide by aluminium is highly exothermic.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true ,R is false.
(d) A is false , R is true
4. Rakesh immersed a zinc plate in aquous solution of copper sulphate.She noticed a
thick layer of copper on the surface of the zinc plate after an hour. What is the
formula of the colourless solution after the reaction?
(a) Zn
(b) Cu
(c) ZnSO4
(d) CuSO4
5. What should Rakesh have done to make reaction faster:-
(a) Use Zn plate
(b)Use piece of Zn flakes
(c) Use a copper vessel
(d)Use CuSO4 solution in higher concentration.
6. A metal X doesn’t liberate Hydrogen from acid but react with oxygen to give black
coloured product. Identify X.
(a) Na
(b) Cu
(c) Mg
(d) Fe
7. Which pair of metal and non-metal is found in liquid state in room temperature:-
(a) Na and C
(b) Hg and F
(c) Na and Br
 (d) Hg and Br
8. Although metal form basic oxide, which of the following metal form an amphoteric
oxide?
(a) Na
(b) Ca
(c) Al
(d)Mg
9. An amalgam contains one of the metal as:-
(a) Aluminium
(b) Zinc
(c) Mercury
(d) Tin
10. A:- Hydrogen gas is not evolved when metal react with nitric acid.
R:- Nitric acid is a strong oxidizing agent.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true ,R is false.
(d) A is false , R is true
11. Which of the following are not ionic compounds ?
(i)KCl (ii)HCl (iii)CCl4 (iv)NaCl
(a) (i) and (ii) (b) (ii) and (iii)
(c) (iii) and (iv) (d) (i) and (iii)
12. 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
13. Galvanisation is a method of protecting iron from rusting by coating with a thin layer of
(a)Galium (b) Aluminium
(c) Zinc (d) Silver
14. 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 from the following
(a)Mg (b)Na
(c)P (d)Ca
15. Alloys are homogeneous mixtures of a metal with a metal or non-metal. Which among the following
alloys contain non-metal as one of its constituents ?
(a)Brass (b) Bronze
(c) Amalgam (d) Steel
16. Which among the following alloys contain mercury as one of its constituents ?
(a)Stainless steel (b) alnico
(c) Solder (d) Zinc amalgam
17. Reaction between X and Y forms compound Z. X loses electron and Y gains electron. Which of the
following 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
18. 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 following is correct ?
 (a)X is a metal (b) Y is a metal
(c) Z is a non-metal
(d) Y is a non-metal and Z is a metal
19. Although metals form basic oxides, which of the following metals form an amphoteric oxide ?
(a)Na (b) Ca (c) Al (d) Cu
20. Which of the following non-metals is a liquid ?
(a)Carbon (b) Bromine (c) Phosphorus (d) Sulphur
21. Which property of solder makes it suitable for welding electrical wires?
A. Conducting
B. low melting point
C. ductility
D. high melting point
22. Steel is an alloy of iron and carbon with improved strength and fracture resistance compared to other
forms of iron. Many other elements may be present or added. Stainless steels, which are resistant
to corrosion and oxidation, typically need an additional 11% chromium. Because of its high tensile
strength and low cost, steel is used in buildings, infrastructure, tools, ships, trains, cars, bicycles,
machines, electrical appliances, furniture, and weapons. Generally, alloys are a homogeneous
mixture of a metal with a metal or nonmetal. Which among the following alloys contain non-metal?
A. Amalgam
B. Bronze
C. Steel
D. Brass

23. Given bellow are images of gold ore and iron ore. Explain why gold ore is looking very similar to
pure gold but iron ores do not.

24. Roasting of zinc ore is correctly represented by which of the following reaction equation
A. 2 ZnS + O2 → 2 ZnO + 2 SO2
B. 2 ZnS + 3 O2 → 2 ZnO + 2 SO2
C. ZnS + 3 O2 → 2 ZnO + 2 SO2
D. 2 ZnS + 3 O2 → 2 ZnO + SO2
25. The electronic configuration of sodium ion is
(A) 2,8,8
(B) 2,8,2.
(C) 2,6
(D) 2,8.
26. An element is a pure substance made up of same kind of atoms. At present, nearly 118 elements are
known but all of them do not occur free in nature, some of them have been synthesized by artificial
methods. Based on their properties, they are mainly classified as metals and non-metals. Metals are
those elements which lose electrons and form positive ions i.e., they are electropositive in nature.
They are generally hard, good conductors of heat and electricity, malleable, ductile and have striking
lustre. They have a significant role to play in our daily life. Metals which are of vital importance to
the national defense, energy and industry sector are called strategic metals.

Which of the following is a strategic metal?

(A) Titanium
 (B) Zirconium
(C) Manganese
(D) All of these
27. An element is a pure substance made up of same kind of atoms. At present, nearly 118 elements are
known but all of them do not occur free in nature, some of them have been synthesized by artificial
methods. Based on their properties, they are mainly classified as metals and non-metals. Metals are
those elements which lose electrons and form positive ions i.e., they are electropositive in nature.
They are generally hard, good conductors of heat and electricity, malleable, ductile and have striking
lustre. They have a significant role to play in our daily life. Metals which are of vital importance to
the national defence, energy and industry sector are called strategic metals.

Identify the correct statement(s).

(I) (I) The wires that carry current in our homes have a coating of PVC or a rubber like material.
(II) School bells are made of metals.
(III) Metals do not conduct electricity.
(IV) Metals which produce a sound on striking a hard surface are said to be non-sonorous.
(A) (I) and (III)
(B) (I) and (II)
(C) (III) and (IV)
(D) Only (II)

28. Which one of the following figures describes electrolytic refining:

29. The method of zone refining of metals is based upon the principle of
A. greater solubility of the impurity in molten state than in solid
B. greater mobility of pure metal than impurity
C. higher melting point of impurity than that of pure metal.
D. greater noble character of solid metal than that of the impurity
30. Element X reacts with element Y to form a compound Z. During the formation of compound Z,
atoms of X lose one electron each whereas atoms of Y gain one electron each. Which of the
following properties is not shown by compound Z?
A. High melting point
B. Low melting point
C. Occurrence as solid
D. Conduction of electricity in molten state
31. A cable manufacturing unit tested few elements on the basis of their physical properties
Properties W X Y Z
Malleable Yes No No No
Ductile Yes NO No Yes
 Electrical Yes Yes Yes No
conductivity
Melting Point High Low Low High
Among the above elements, the company would discard the elements for making cables
A) W, X,Y B) X,Y,Z C)W,X,Z D)W,Y,Z
32. The diagram shows the reaction between metal and dilute acid

What is the reason for different behaviour of Mg in test tube B

a)Mg is lighter element than dil. HCl
b) Mg reacts with dil. HCl to produce N2 gas, which helps in floating

c)Mg reacts with dil. HCl to produce H2 gas , which helps in floating

d) Mg reacts with dil. HCl to produce CO2 gas , which helps in floating
33. A student adds some metallic ash in water taken in a test tube. The ash gets completely dissolved in
water and the solution changes colour. What should the student do to test the chemical properties of
the product formed?
a)Test the acidity using blue litmus paper
b) Evaporate the solution to get crystals.
c)Measure the temperature change using a thermometer.
d) Test the basicity by using red litmus paper.

34.

Observe the above activity and mention correct reason for the deposition of brown substance over
iron nail.
a)Iron is less reactive than copper and doesn’t displace copper from its salt solution
b) Iron is more reactive than copper and displaces copper from its salt solution
c)Both iron and copper displace each other from salt solutions
d)None of these are correct
35. The list of metals in the metal reactivity series is given below. In this series along with metal
hydrogen is also placed which is a non metal. The correct reason for placing hydrogen in the series is
 a)It is a lighter gas
b)It shows the behaviour of electropositive elements to form H+ ion
c)It is a non reactive element
d)It is very reactive element
36. The correct combination of stainless steel is
a) Fe + C
b) Fe + C + Cr
c) Fe + C + Cr + Ni
d) Fe + C + Mn + Ni
37. The correct statement about the reaction
ZnO + C → Zn+CO is
a)ZnO is being oxidized
b) COis being oxidized
c) ZnO is being reduced
d)Zn is being oxidised

38. Roasting and calcination both the processes are used to obtain oxides of the metal , roasting is done
for the sulphide ore and calcination is done for carbonate ore, these process are done for the
metals______
a)middle in the activity series
B) high in the activity series
C) low in the activity series
d)For all category of metals
39. During the formation of an ionic compound Mg3N2, the cation and anion ion formed are:
a)Mg3+, N2-
b)Mg+, N3-
c) Mg2+, N2-
d)Mg2+, N3-
40. Metals can be given shapes according to our needs , choose the correct option due to which
property/properties they can be given different shapes
a) they are malleable and ductile
b) they are sonorous
c)they are generally hard
d) they have shining surface
41. Roasting of zinc ore is correctly represented by which of the following reaction equation
E. 2 ZnS + O2 → 2 ZnO + 2 SO2
F. 2 ZnS + 3 O2 → 2 ZnO + 2 SO2
G. ZnS + 3 O2 → 2 ZnO + 2 SO2
H. 2 ZnS + 3 O2 → 2 ZnO + SO2
42. Give an Example of a metal which is a liquid at room temperature
(i) iron (ii) Copper (iii) Mercury (iv) Manganese
43. Which is the best Conductor of heat
(i)Silver (ii) Bronze (iii) Aluminum (iv) Copper
44. Which property of solder makes it suitable for welding electrical wires?
 A. Conducting
B. low melting point
C. ductility
D. high melting point
45. A student adds some metallic ash in water taken in a test tube. The ash gets completely dissolved in
water and the solution changes colour. What should the student do to test the chemical properties of
the product formed?
a)Test the acidity using blue litmus paper
b) Evaporate the solution to get crystals.
c)Measure the temperature change using a thermometer.
d) Test the basicity by using red litmus paper.
46. Which one of the following is a good conductor of electricity?
(i)Silver (ii)Wood (iii) Glass (iv) Plastic
47. Which metal burnt easily
(i)Iron (ii) Coal (iii) Alkali (iv) Silver
48. Metals can be given shapes according to our needs , choose the correct option due to which
property/properties they can be given different shapes
a) they are malleable and ductile
b) they are sonorous
c)they are generally hard
d) they have shining surface
49. When metal (M)is treated with diluted H2SO4, a gas is evolved and is collected over the
water as shown in the figure

The correct conclusion is

a)The gas evolved is Hydrogen.
b)The evolved gas is lighter than air.
c)The evolved gas is SO2.
d)Both (a) and (b).
50. Identify gas A in in the given experiment

a) Nitrogen b)Hydrogen c)Oxygen d)Carbon dioxide

51. The diagram shows the reaction between metal and dil. acid

Reason for different behavior of Mg in test tube B

a)Mg is lighter element than dil. HCl
b)Mg reacts with dil. HCl to produce H2 gas which helps in floating.
 c) Mg reacts with dil. HCl to produce N2 gas which helps in floating.
d) Mg reacts with dil. HCl to produce CO2 gas which helps in floating.

52. The metal which does not react with cold or hot water is
a)Sodium b)Calcium c)Magnesium d)Gold
53. Which of the following metals are stored in kerosene?
a)sodium and potassium
b)sodium and copper
c)potassium and mercury
d)sodium and mercury
54. Given below are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R)
Assertion:Gold,Silver, Platinum are found in free state.
Reason: The metals at the bottom of the activity series are least reactive.
Select the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c)A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true.

55. Given below are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R)
Assertion:Food cans are coated with tin and not with zinc.
Reason: Zinc is more reactive than tin.
Select the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c)A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true.

56. Given below are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R)
Assertion:Different metals have different reactivities with water and dilute acids.
Reason: Reactivity of a metal depends on it position in the reactivity series.
Select the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c)A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true.

57. Given below are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R)
Assertion:A mineral is called ore,when metal can be profitably extracted from it.
Reason: All ores are minerals but all minerals are not ores.
Select the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c)A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true.

58. Given below are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R)
Assertion:Iron is found in free state in nature.
Reason: Iron is a highly reactive metal.
Select the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
 (c)A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true.

59. Galvanization means

a. Coating with tin
b. Coating with zinc
c. Alloys making
d. None of these
60. Write Some characteristics of chemical reaction
a. Change in colour
b. Change in temperature
c. Evolution of gas & formation of ppt
d. All of these

61. C6H12O6 + 6O2—-------------------------6CO2 + 6 H2O

The above reaction is a /an
a. Displacement reaction b . Endothermic reaction
b. C. Exothermic reaction d. Neutralization reac6

62.
Metals have_______ melting and boiling points.
a.High
b. Low
c. Both
d. Allof these

63. The ability of metals to be drawn into thin wires is known as

a.ductility
b. malleability
c. Sonority
d. Conductivity
64.
Due to its semiconductor properties the Non-metal used in T.V. is
a.carbon
b. Silicon
c. Bromine
d. Fluroine

65. Generally Non-metals are not conductors of electricity. Which of the following is a good
conductor of electricity?
a.diamond
b. Graphite
c. Sulphur
d. Fullerene
66. Iodine is a
a.non-metal
b.metal
c.metalloid
d.none
67. The ability of metals to be drawn into thin wire is known as
a. Ductility
 b. Malleability
c. Sonorous
d. Conductivity
68. Which among the following metals has the lowest melting point?
a. Lithium
b. Sodium
c. Magnesium
d. Mercury
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VSA 2 MARKS EACH
1. Give Two examples of metals that are good conductor and poor conductor of heat and
electricity
2. Compound X and Aluminium are used to join the railway tracks. Identify the X and
name this reaction.
3. These group of metals are refined by electrolytic refining?
(a)Au &Cu
(b) Na & K
(c) Na & Au
(d) Cu & Na
4. Compound X and aluminium are used to join railway tracks. (a) Identify the compound X (b) Name
the reaction (c) Write down its reaction.
5. A non-metal A is an important constituent of our food and forms two oxides B and C. Oxide B is
toxic whereas C causes global warming
(a) Identify A, B and C
(b) To which group of periodic table does A belong ?
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.
7. Anodising is an electrolytic process for producing thick oxide coatings,
usually on aluminium and its alloys. The oxide layer is typically 5 to 30µm
in thickness and is used to give improved surface resistance to wear and
corrosion, or as a decorative layer. If H2SO4 solutionis used as electrolyte then
answer the following.

I. The aluminium is placed at which electrode during electrolysis.

A. Cathode
B. Anode
C. It can be placed at both electrodes
 D. Not as electrode

II. Why gold and silvers are not coloured or anodized?

A. Expensive to colour or anodize

B. These are very brittle so can brake during the process
C. The keep the beauty of the metal surface
D. Are least reactive metals

8. We kept a solution of CuSO4 in an iron pot. After a few days, the iron pot was found to have several
holes in it. Explain the reason in terms of reactivity. Write the equation of the reaction involved.
9. Suggest the possible reason behind formation of sodium hydroxide and only aluminium oxide when
both sodium and aluminium react with water.
10. Waheeda dissolved some common salts in the given experimental set up and found that the bulb is
glowing while she performed same experiment by taking the solid common salts, she marked that the
bulb is not glowing.

Analyse both the experiments and mention the reason for difference in results.
11. Astudent has been collecting silver coins and copper coins. One day she observed a black coating on
silver coin and green coating on copper. Mention the reason for such change. Name the substances
formed in both cases.
12. Riya a student of class 10 was given sample of Mg, Zn, Fe, and Cu and dilute
HCl and Dilute HNO3. She put each sample of metals in the test tube containing dilute HCl and Dilute
HNO3 separately. Basing on her observation she had drawn the following observation.
1-Bubbles are formed when Mg is put in the test tube containing dilute HNO3
2-Bubble are seen when Zn is put in the test tube containing dilute HCl.
3- Bubbles are released from the test tube when Cu metal is put in the test tube containing dilute HCl.
4- Bubbles are formed when Fe is put in the test tube containing dilute HNO3
Analyse the inferences drawn by Riya and identify the incorrect statements.

13. A student has been collecting silver coins and copper coins. One day she observed a black coating on
silver coin and green coating on copper. Mention the reason for such change. Name the substances
formed in both cases.
14. We kept a solution of CuSO4 in an iron pot. After a few days, the iron pot was found to have several
holes in it. Explain the reason in terms of reactivity. Write the equation of the reaction involved.
15. Why ionic compounds have high melting point?
16. An element reacts with air (oxygen)to form its oxide.When dissolved in water, the solution
turns red litmus blue.Is it a metal or a non metal? Justify your answer.
17. Iqbal treated a lustrous, divalent element M with sodium hydroxide.He observed the
formation of bubbles in the reaction mixture. He made the same observations when this
element was treated with hydrochloric acid.Suggest the way he can identify the produced
gas.
18. A yellow coloured powder ‘X’ is soluble in carbon disulfide. It burns with a blue flame forming
suffocating smelling gas which turns moist blue litmus red. Identify ‘X’ and give chemical
reaction.
19. 24 Carat gold is not suitable for making jewellery. Why?
20. Write Some alloys.(any four)
21. What happens when nitric acid is added to an egg-shell?Justify your answer.

22.
23.

SA 3 MARKS EACH
1. An element A react with water to form a compound B used in whitewashing. The B
on heating Forms an oxide C which gives back B on treating with water. Identify A,B
and C.
2. Arun uses a copper vessel at his home. After some time he found it is coated with
green colour.
(a) What is the chemical composition of this green coating?
(b)Why do copper vessel forms such a green coating?
(c)Name the Phenomenon, responsible for green coating?
3.

Study the above graph and answer the following:-

(i) Which of the following is represented by Y.
(a) Al (b) Mg (c) Zn (d) Cant be predicted

(ii) What will be observed if Mg ribbon is placed in CuSO4 solution?

(a) Solution turns blue.
(b) Solution turns colourless from blue.
(c) Solution Turns green.
(d) Solution turns Red.

(iii) Which one will be represented by X

(a) Na (b) Mg (c) Al (d) Zn
4. A student has been collecting silver coins and copper coins. One day, she observed a black coating
on silver coins and a green coating on copper coins. Which chemical phenomenon is responsible for
these coatings ? Write the chemical name of black and green coatings.
5. A metal ‘M’ has the electronic configuration 2, 8, 3 and occurs in nature as M2O3. It is more reactive
than Zinc. Answer the following questions :
(a) Name the metal ‘M’
 (b) Name the ore from which this metal is extracted.
(c) How is the metal oxide converted to metal ?
6. Give reasons for the following observations:
(i) Copper vessels get a green coat when left exposed to air in the rainy season.
(ii) Metal sulphides occur mainly in rocks but metal halides occur mostly in sea and lake
waters.
7. An element A burns with golden flame in the air. It reacts with another element B, atomic number
17, to give a product C. An aqueous solution of product C on electrolysis gives a compound D and
liberates hydrogen. Identify A, B, C and D. Also, write down the equations for the reactions
involved.
8. When a metal X is treated with cold water, it gives a basic salt Y with the 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.
9. Ionic compound is a chemical compound in which ions are held together by ionic bonds. An ionic
bond is the type of chemical bond in which two oppositely charged ions are held through electrostatic
forces. We know that, metal atoms have loosely bound valence electrons in their valence shell and
non-metal atoms need electrons in their valence shell to attain noble gas configuration. The metal
atom loses the valence electrons while non-metal atom accepts these electrons. By losing electrons,
metal atoms change to cations and by accepting electrons, non-metals form anions. Ionic compounds
are generally solid and exist in the form of crystal. They have high melting and boiling points.
Why we cannot melt salt by heating over gas flame but make syrup easily by melting sugar. Write
the chemical name and draw the electron dot structure of common salt.
10. The reaction of metallic oxides of zinc, magnesium and copper with the following metals are given
below
Metal Zinc Magnesium Copper
Zinc oxide
Magnesium
oxide
Copper oxide
Complete the above table by writing YES in the cases the displacement reactions taking place
11. The electronic configuration of two elements X and Y are given below
X:2,7 Y: 2,8,1
a)Show the formation of bond between X and Y by electron transfer.
b) Mention the type of bond formed between X and Y.
c) This compound is having high melting and boiling point. Suggest one reason for this.
12. A teacher asks students to identify a metal, M.She gives them the following clues to help them.
I)Its oxide reacts with both HCl and NaOH.
II)It does not react with hot or cold water but reacts with steam.
III)It can be extracted by electrolysis of its ore.
Basing on the clues
a) Identify the metal M.
b) List the chemical equations of the reaction of the oxide of the metal M with HCl and NaOH.
c) Mention the type of oxide into which the oxide of metal M can be categorized.
13. When a metal X is treated with cold water, it gives a basic salt Y with the 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.
14. Two ores A and B were taken. On heating, ore A gives CO, whereas ore B gives SO2. What steps
will you take to convert them into metals?
Two ores A and B were taken. On heating, ore A gives CO, whereas ore B gives SO2. What steps
will you take to convert them into metals?
15. What is cinnabar? How is metal extracted from cinnabar? Explain briefly?
16. Ashish was given Mg, Zn, Fe and Cu metals. He puts each of them in dil. HCl contained in
different test tubes. Identify which of them
 i)will not displace H2 from dil. HCl
ii)forms a pale green substance
iii)will be displaced from its salt solution by all other metals.
17. Shilpa took a metal X which generally turns black when kept in open for several days. The
metal when rubbed with toothpaste again starts shining.
a) Identify the metal X.
b) Why do the metal X turns black.Name the phenomenon involved.
c) Name the black substance formed and write its formula.
18.

i)Identify the gases evolved at the anode and cathode in the above experimental set up.
ii)Name the process that occurs.Why is it called so ?
iii)Illustrate the reaction of the process with the help of a chemical reaction.
State some conditions for the rusting of iron.
19 Give scientific reason
Platinum , Gold &silver are used for making jewellery.
20 A metal is treated with dil.H2SO4.The gas evolved is collected by the method . Answer the
following
1.write the method of collection of the gas.
2. Name the gas.
3. Is the gas soluble or insoluble in water?
CASE BASED QUESTIONS 4 MARKS
1. The chemical reactivity of an element depends upon its electronic configuration.
During chemical reaction , atoms of all elements tend to achieve a complete filled
valance shell. Metals tend to lose one or more electron while non-metal tend to gain
one or more electron. The compound form by transfer of electron from one element
to other is called ionic compound. The electronic configuration of three elements
are:-
X- 2,8,1
Y- 2,8,7
Z- 2,8,2
Answer the following:-
(a) Which of the following is correct regarding these element:-(i) X is non metal (ii)
Y is metal (iii) both i)and ii) (iv) Y is non metal and Z is metal.

(b) If X react With Y then which type of bond is formed between them:-
(i) Hydrogen bond (ii) Covalent bond (iii) Ionic bond (iv) None of the above.

(c) Among these elements which is/are electropositive in nature:-

(i) X (ii) Y (iii) Z (iv) both X and Z
 (d) The compound formed by the combination of X and Y is :-
(i) Good conductor of electricity in solid state.
(ii) Good conductor of electricity in molten state.
(iii) Good conductor of electricity in any state.
(iv) Bad conductor of electricity in any state.
2. Metals have been arranged according to their reactivity series. Most reactive metals
are found in combined state in nature whereas less reactive metals are found in free
state. The general method of extraction of metal is specific for different type of
metals.
(a) Copper pyrites contains
(i) Cu2O (ii) Cu2S (iii) CuFeS2 (d) CuCO3

(b) Roasting is the process in which

(i) Air is necessary
(ii) Air is not necessary
(iii) Air May not be necessary.
(iv) None of the above.

(c) The reduction of Fe2O3 is carried out by :-

(i) C (ii) Al (iii) Either of these (iv) none
(d) After electrolytic refining the pure metal deposited on:-
(i) Anode (ii) Cathode (c)May be cathode or anode (d) At the bottom of
electrolytic tank.

3. Give reasons for the following:

(i)Why Hydrogen gas is not evolved when most of the metals react with nitric acid
(ii) Tarnished copper vessels are cleaned with tamarind juice.
(iii) Aluminium is more reactive than iron yet there is less corrosion of aluminium as compared to
iron when both are exposed to air.
(iv) ) Aluminium is a reactive metal but is still used for packing food articles. Give reasons.
4.
(a) You are provided with coal,wood and iron.Which item should be selected for making school bell
and why?
(b) Why electric wires are made up of copper?
c). By the transfer of electrons, illustrate the formation of bond in magnesium chloride and identify
the ions present in this compound.
(d) Name two metals which do not react with water.
5. A non-metal A, the largest constituent of air, when heated with H2 in a 1:3 ratio in the presence of a
catalyst (Fe), gives a gas B. On heating with Oz, it gives an oxide C. If this oxide is passed into the
water in the presence of air, it gives an acid D which acts as a strong oxidising agent.

(a) Identify A, B, C, and D

(b) To which group of periodic tables does this non-metal belong?
6. Silver articles become black after some time when exposed to air.
This is because it reacts with sulphur in the air to form a coating
of silver sulphide. Copper reacts with moist carbon dioxide in the
air and slowly loses its shiny brown surface and gains a green
coat. This green substance is copper carbonate. Iron when exposed
to moist air for a long time acquires a coating of a brown flaky substance called
rust. Let us find out the conditions under which iron rusts.

i) Write a chemical reaction occur during the rusting of iron.

ii) Give three methods to prevent the corrosion of metals.
iii) What do you meant by the alloy? Give one example.
iv) can you name the process where zinc is deposited over reactive metals?
7. Refining is the process of purification of metals. One of the important method of refining is
electrolysis. In electrolysis, electrical energy is used to bring about non -spontaneous redox reaction.
This is done by the passing of electric current through liquid containing ions, known as electrolyte. In
contrast to metals, the current in electrolytes is carried by the movement of ions rather than
movement of electrons. The solid conductors inserted into liquid are called electrodes, the one with
positive charge is called anode and the one with negative charge is called cathode.
1-Mention the name of two metals whose refining is done by using the process of electrolysis.
2-Distinguish between electrolytic reduction and electrolytic refining
3-What is meant by anode mud? Name the electrode where the pure metal gets deposited during
electrolytic refining.

8. Reena immersed a zinc plate in an aqueous solution of copper sulphate.She noticed a thick layer of
copper on the surface of the zinc plate after an hour.

1-State the reason of the formation of the colourless solution. Also mention the chemical formula of
the colourless solution.
2-What should Reena have done to make the reaction faster?
3-No reaction takes place when a copper plate immersed in an aqueous solution of zinc sulphate.
Explain the reason behind this.
9. Harshita performed an experiment to study about thermal conductivity in metals.She took a
stand and fix an aluminium or copper rod with the help of clamp.Fix a pin to the free end of
rod with the help of wax.On heating the rod near the place it is clamped, the wax melts and
pin falls down but metal does not melt.
 i)What do you came to know about metals in this experiment?

ii)What do you mean by thermal conductivity?Give some examples of thermal conductors.

iii)Aluminium metal does not melt in the given experiment.Give reason and give two uses of
aluminium.
10. A metal ‘X’ combines with a non-metal ‘Y’ by the transfer of electrons to form a compound
‘Z’.
i)State the type of bond in compound ‘Z’.
ii)What can you say about the melting and boiling point of compound Z.
iii)Will this compound dissolve in kerosene or petrol?
iv)Will this compound be a good conductor of electricity?
11. Write scientific reason for the following
1.Gold jewellery retain their lustre even after several years of use.
2. Iron grills are frequently painted.
12. Write physical properties of metals and Non-metals.(any four)
13.
14.
15.
16.
LA ( 5MARKS)
1 The ability of an atom to donate electrons and form positive ion (cation) is known as
electro-negativityor metallic character. Down the group, metallic character increases
due to increase in atomic size and across the period, fromleft to right electro-positivity
decreases due to decrease in atomic size.Non-Metallic Character The ability of an
atom to accept electrons to form a negative ion (anion) is called non-metallic character
or electronegativity. The elements having high electro-negativity have a higher
tendency to gain electrons and form anion. Down the group, electronegativity
decreases due to increase in atomic size and across the period, from left to right
electronegativity increases due to decrease in atomic size.

1. Which of the following correctly represents the decreasing order of metallic

character of Alkali metals plotted in the graph?
 a) Cs>Rb>Li>Na>K
b) K>Rb>Li>Na>Cs
c) Cs>Rb>K>Na>Li
d) Cs>K>Rb>Na>Li
2.Hydrogen is placed along with Alkali metals in the modern periodic table though it
shows non-metallic character
a) as Hydrogen has one electron & readily loses electron to form negative ion
b) as Hydrogen can easily lose one electron like alkali metals to form positive ion
c) as Hydrogen can gain one electron easily like Halogens to form negative ion
d)as Hydrogen shows the properties of non-metals.
3.Which of the following has highestelectronegativity? a) F
b) Cl
c) Br
d) I
4. Identify the reason for the gradual change in electronegativity in halogens down
the group.
a) Electronegativity increases down the group due to decrease in atomic size
b) Electronegativity decreases down the group due to decrease in tendency to lose
electrons
c) Electronegativity decreases down the group due to increase in atomic radius/
tendency to gain electron decreases
d) Electronegativity increases down the group due to increase in forces of attractions
between nucleus & valence electrons.
5. The process of depositing Zn layer on iron article is called:-
(a) Crystalisation
(b) Sublimation
(c) Galvanisation
(d) Centralisation.

2 A metal (E) is stored under kerosene. When a small piece of it is left open in the air, it catches fire.
When the product formed is dissolved in water, it turns red litmus to blue.
(i) Name the metal (E).
(ii) Write the chemical equation for the reaction when it is exposed to air and when the product is
dissolved in water.
(iii) Explain the process by which the metal is obtained from its molten chloride.
3 Ores mined from the earth are usually contaminated with large amounts of impurities such as soil,
sand, etc., called gangue. The impurities must be removed from the ore prior to the extraction of the
metal. The processes Several steps are involved in the extraction of pure metal from ores. Metals and
Non-metals used for removing the gangue from the ore are based on the differences between the
physical or chemical properties of the gangue and the ore. Different separation techniques are
accordingly employed.
 I.What are the process for the extraction of metals of low reactivity series?
II. What is meant by Roasting?
III. Give one example of extracting metals low in the activity series.
IV. What is the another name for HgS an ore of mercury?
V. In which form does metals of low activity series occur in the earth crust?
4 A metal ‘M’ is stored under kerosene . It vigorously catches fire, if small piece of this metal is kept
open in air. Dissolution of this metal in water releases great amount of energy and the metal catches
fire. The solution so formed turns red litmus to blue.
a)Name the metal.
b)Why is metal ‘M’ stored under kerosene?
c)Write the formula of the compound formed when this metal is exposed to air. Show the formation
of this compound by transfer of electron.
d) If the hydroxide of this metal reacts with hydrochloric acid what would be the products formed?
Give a name to this type of reaction
5 Silver articles become black after some time when exposed to air.This is because it reacts
with sulphurin the air to form a coating of silver sulphide.
Copper reacts with moist carbon dioxide in the air and slowly loses its shiny brown surface
and gains a green coat.This green substance is copper carbonate.
Iron when exposed to moist air for a long time acquires a coating of a brown flaky
substance called rust.
i)Write a chemical reaction occur during the rusting of iron.
ii)Give three methods to prevent the corrosion of metals.
iii)What do you mean by the alloy?Give one example.
iv)What is meant by Galvanization?
v)What is Amalgam?

6 In the formation of compound between two atoms A &B .A loses two electrons & B gains
one electron.
I. Name the nature of bond between A & B
2. Common salt conducts electricity only in the molten state. Why?
3. Why is melting point of NaCl high?
ANSWERS FOR MCQs

1. a. Calcium
2. a
3. b
4. C. ZnSO4
5. b. Use pieces of Zn flakes
6. b. Cu
7. d. Hg and Br
8. C. Al
9. c. Mercury