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Test / Exam Name: Metals And Non-Metals Standard: 10th Subject: Science
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Questions: 100 Time: 01:00 hh:mm Negative Marks: 0 Marks: 100

Instructions
1. Solve all Questions.

Q1. What is anode mud? 1 Mark

A Cathode electrode B Soluble impurities C Anode electrode D Insoluble impurities
Ans: D Insoluble impurities
Q2. Some crystals of CuSO4 were dissolved in water. The color of the solution obtained would be: 1 Mark
A Green B Red C Blue D Brown
Ans: C Blue
Q3. A covalent molecule having a double bond between its atoms is: 1 Mark
A Hydrogen. B Oxygen. C Water. D Ammonia.
Ans: B Oxygen.
Explanation:
In an oxygen molecule, each oxygen atom shares its 2 electrons to complete its octet and forms double
covalent bond between them.
Q4. If copper is kept exposed to damp air for a considerable time, it gets a green coating on its surface. This is due 1 Mark
to the formation of:
A Hydrated copper sulphate. B Copper oxide.
C Basic copper carbonate. D Copper nitrate.
Ans: C Basic copper carbonate.
Explanation:
Copper reacts slowly with water and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere to form copper carbonate. This gives a
green colour coating to its surface.
Q5. The metal which can be extracted from pyrolusite ore is: 1 Mark
A Mercury. B Manganese. C Aluminium. D Magnesium.
Ans: B Manganese.
Explanation:
Manganese is extracted from its oxide ore, pyrolusite. The name of the compound in the ore is manganese
dioxide having chemical formula MnO2.
Q6. E is an element that's ore is rich in E2O3.E2O3 is not affected by water. It forms two chlorides, ECl2 and ECl3 The 1 Mark
element E is:
A Copper. B Zinc. C Aluminium. D Iron.
Ans: D Iron.
Q7. Alloys are homogeneous mixtures of a metal with a metal or nonmetal. Which among the following alloys 1 Mark
contain non-metal as one of its constituents?
A Brass. B Bronze. C Amalgam. D Steel.
Ans: D Steel.
Explanation:
Q8. The state in which NaCl is a bad conductor of electricity is _________ and the state in which NaCl is a good 1 Mark
conductor of electricity is __________.
A Solid, vapour B Vapour, molten C Molten, solid D Solid, molten
Ans: D Solid, molten
Explanation:
NaCl is a bad conductor of electricity in the solid - state as there are no free ions.
In the molten state, the ions are free to move around and therefore, can conduct electricity.
Q9. During electrolytic refining of zinc, it gets: 1 Mark
A Deposited on cathode. B Deposited on anode.
C Deposited on cathode as well as anode. D Remains in the solution.
Ans: A Deposited on cathode.
Explanation:
Zinc is positively charged and hence is deposited at negatively charged cathode.
Q10.Non - metals are: 1 Mark
A Soft B Hard C Brittle D All of above
Ans: C Brittle
Explanation:
Non - metals are very brittle and cannot be rolled into wires or pounded into sheets.
They break easily when hit by a hammer.
Q11. During galvanisation, iron metal is given a thin coating of one of the following metals. This metal is: 1 Mark
A Chromium. B Tin. C Zinc. D Copper.
Ans: C Zinc.
Explanation:
Galvanisation is a process that involves dipping of iron objects into melted zinc. This gives a thin coating of zinc
layer on the iron object that protects it from corrosion. Zinc, being a highly reactive metal, forms a thin layer of
zinc oxide, which prevents iron from getting exposed to the atmospheric air.
Q12.The slag obtained during the extraction of copper pyrites is composed mainly of: 1 Mark
A Cu2S B FeSiO3 C CuSiO3 D SiO2
Ans: B FeSiO3
Q13.The molecules having triple bond in them are: 1 Mark
A Oxygen and ethyne. B Carbon dioxide and ammonia.
C Methane and ethene. D Nitrogen and ethyne.
Ans: D Nitrogen and ethyne.
Explanation:
In a nitrogen molecule, each nitrogen atom shares its 3 electrons to form a triple bond among them. In an ethyne
molecule, each carbon atom shares 3 electrons to form a triple bond among them.
Q14.Acetic acid reacts with solid sodium hydrogen carbonate: 1 Mark
A Slowly forming no gas. B Vigorously with effervescence.
C Slowly without effervescence. D Vigorously without gas formation.
Ans: B Vigorously with effervescence.
Explanation:
When acetic acid reacts with sodium hydrogen carbonates then brisk effervescence are observed.
These effervescence are evolved due to the release of carbon dioxide from sodium hydrogen carbonate.
Q15.Which of the following non-metal is good conductor of electricity? 1 Mark
A Graphite B Phosphorus C Hydrogen D Bromine
Ans: A Graphite
Q16.Which of the following is the correct arrange-ment of the given metals in ascending order of their reactivity? 1 Mark
Zinc, Iron, Magnesium, Sodium
A Zinc > Iron > Magnesium > Sodium B Sodium > Magnesium > Iron > Zinc
C Sodium > Zinc > Magnesium > Iron D Sodium > Magnesium > Zinc > Iron
Ans: D Sodium > Magnesium > Zinc > Iron
Q17. Beakers A, B and C contain zinc sulphate, silver nitrate and iron (II) sulphate solutions respectively. Copper 1 Mark
pieces are added to each beaker. Blue colour will appear in case of:
A Beaker A B Beaker B C Beaker C D All the beakers.
Ans: B Beaker B
Q18.An acidic oxide is produced by the element: 1 Mark
A Na B C C Ca D H
Ans: B C
Explanation:
 Because C is a non-metal, its oxide CO2 is an acidic oxide.
Q19.The atomic number of an element X is 16. The symbol of ion formed by an atom of this element will be: 1 Mark
A X2+ B X3+ C X2- D X-
Ans: C X2-
Explanation:
Element X needs 2 electrons to complete its octet. Therefore, it forms X2- anion.
Q20.Manganese metal is extracted from manganese dioxide by a reduction process by making use of: 1 Mark
A Carbon. B Hydrogen. C Electrolysis. D Aluminium.
Ans: D Aluminium.
Explanation:
There are some metals that cannot be satisfactorily reduced by carbon. In such cases, aluminium is used as
reducing agent, e.g., manganese.
Q21.Heating pyrites to remove sulphur is called: 1 Mark
A Smelting B Calcination C Liquation D Roasting
Ans: D Roasting
Q22.Which one of the following four metals would be displaced from the solution of its salt by the other three 1 Mark
metals?
A Zn B Ag C Cu D Mg
Ans: B Ag
Explanation:
Ag will be replaced from the solution of its salt by the other three metals.
Q23.Of the three kinds of elements, which is the least conductive? 1 Mark
A Metal B Metalloid C Non-metal D A and B
Ans: C Non-metal
Q24.Out of aluminium, copper, calcium and tin, the most reactive metal is: 1 Mark
A Aluminium. B Copper. C Tin. D Calcium.
Ans: D Calcium.
Explanation:
Calcium lies above the other three metals in reactivity series.
Q25.Which one among the following is an acidic oxide? 1 Mark
A Na2O B CO C CO2 D Al2O3
Ans: C CO2
Q26.The elements whose oxides can turn phenolphthalein solution pink are: 1 Mark
A Na and K. B K and C. C Na and S. D K and P.
Ans: A Na and K.
Explanation:
Because Na and K are metals whose oxides are basic in nature, which can turn phenolphthalein solution pink.
Q27.Most abundant metal on the surface of the earth: 1 Mark
A Iron B Aluminium C Calcium D Sodium
Ans: B Aluminium
Q28.Reaction between X and Y, forms compound Z. X loses electron and Y gains electron. Which of the following 1 Mark
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.
Ans: B Has low melting point.
Explanation:
Z is an ionic compound. Therefore, it is not expected to have low melting point.
Q29.Define brittleness. 1 Mark
A Tendency to break when force is applied. B Tendency to roll into rods.
C Tendency to become soft on heating. D None of above.
Ans: A Tendency to break when force is applied.
 Explanation:
When a force (e.g. a hammer) is applied on a substance and it breaks easily, it is said to be brittle.
Non - metals are generally brittle in nature, i.e. they break when hammered.
Q30.Which of the following property is generally not shown by metals? 1 Mark
A Electrical conduction. B Sonorous in nature. C Dullness. D Ductility.
Ans: C Dullness.
Explanation:
Metals have shining lustre and they mostly do not show any dullness.
Q31.Setting of Plaster of Paris takes place due to: 1 Mark
A Solder B Bronze C Brass D Bell metal
Ans: A Solder
Q32.Silver articles become black on prolonged exposure to air. This is due to the formation of: 1 Mark
A Ag3N B Ag2O C Ag2S D Ag2S and Ag3N
Ans: C Ag2S
Explanation:
Air contains traces of hydrogen sulphide (H2S) gas which reacts with silver (Ag) to form Ag2S black in colour.
Q33.Zinc oxide is a metal oxide. Which of the following term best describes the nature of zinc oxide:. 1 Mark
A An acidic oxide. B A basic oxide. C An amphoteric oxide. D A neutral oxide
Ans: C An amphoteric oxide.
Explanation:
Zinc oxide can react with both acids and bases to form salt and water.
Q34.The articles made of silver metal become dark on prolonged exposure to air. This is due to the formation of a 1 Mark
layer of its:
A Oxide. B Hydride. C Sulphide. D Carbonate.
Ans: C Sulphide.
Explanation:
Silver reacts with hydrogen sulphide gas in the air and forms a think black layer of silver sulphide (Ag2S) on it.
Silver jewellery or ornaments become dull because of the formation of silver sulphide coating on their surfaces.
Q35.The colours of aqueous solution of CuSO 4 and FeSO 4 as observed in the laboratory are: 1 Mark

A Pale green and light blue respectively. B Light blue and dark green respectively.
C Dark blue and dark green respectively. D Dark blue and pale green respectively.
Ans: D Dark blue and pale green respectively.
Q36.Electrical wires have a coating of an insulating uctivity material. The material, generally used is: 1 Mark
A Sulphur. B Graphite. C PVC. D All can be used.
Ans: C PVC.
Explanation:
PVC is a polymer and bad conductor of electricity. It is used as insulating material for covering electric wires.
Graphite is good conductor of electricity, so cannot be used as insulating material. Sulphur, which is a non-
metal although non-conductor of electricity but brittle in nature. So, cannot be used as insulating material.
Q37.Chemically rust is: 1 Mark
A Hydrated ferrous oxide B Hydrated ferric oxide C Only ferric oxide D None of these
Ans: B Hydrated ferric oxide
Q38.A metal which reacts with cold water vigorously producing hydrogen is: 1 Mark
A Zinc B Tungsten C Sodium D Mercury
Ans: C Sodium
Explanation:
Metals like zinc, tungsten, and mercury do not readily react with cold water.
On the other hand, alkali metals are the most reactive metals in the periodic table so, when sodium is brought in
contact with cold water, it reacts vigorously.
The reaction is violent and exothermic.
2Na(s) + 2H2?O(l) ? 2NaOH(aq) + H2?(g)
Q39.During the formation of ionic bond ________transfer takes place from one atom to the others. 1 Mark
 A Electron B Proton C Neutron D None of these
Ans: A Electron
Explanation:
The compounds formed by the transfer of electrons from a metal to a non - metal are known as ionic
compounds or electrovalent compounds.
Q40.A student adds one big iron nail each in four test tubes containing solution of zinc sulphate, aluminium sulphate, 1 Mark
copper sulphate and iron sulphate. A reddish brown coating was observed only on the surface of iron nail which
was added in the solution of:
A Zinc sulphate B Iron sulphate C Copper sulphate D Aluminium sulphate
Ans: C Copper sulphate
Q41.One of the following contains a double bond as well as single bonds. This is: 1 Mark
A CO2 B O2 C C 2H 4 D C 2H 2
Ans: C C 2H 4
Explanation:
An ethene molecule (C2H4) contains one double bond between two carbon atoms and four single bonds
between carbon and hydrogen atoms.
Q42.Galvanisation is a method of protecting iron from rudftng by coating with a thin layer of: 1 Mark
A Galium B Aluminium C Zinc D Silver
Ans: C Zinc
Q43.In the thermite process, the reducing agent is: 1 Mark
A Nickel B Zinc C Sodium D Aluminium
Ans: D Aluminium
Q44.A student puts one big iron nail each in four test tubes containing solutions of zinc sulphate, aluminium 1 Mark
sulphate, copper sulphate and iron sulphate. A reddish brown coating was observed only on the surface of iron
nail which was put in the solution of:
A Zinc sulphate. B Iron sulphate. C Copper sulphate. D Aluminium sulphate.
Ans: C Copper sulphate.
Explanation:
CuSO4 Colour Copper Sulphate solution is only changed because according to reactivity series iron is more
reactive than copper.That is why it displaced copper from the solution and form iron sulphate....
Q45.Which of the following is an iron ore? 1 Mark
A Cinnabar. B Calamine. C Haematite. D Rock salt.
Ans: C Haematite.
Explanation:
Haematite is an iron ore and the compound is iron (III) oxide (Fe2O3).
Q46.Which of the following pair of reactants can undergo a displacement reaction under appropriate conditions? 1 Mark
A MgSO4 + Fe. B ZnSO4 + Fe. C MgSO4 + Pb. D CuSO4 + Fe.
Ans: D CuSO4 + Fe.
Explanation:
Iron (Fe) is a more reactive metal than copper, which can displace copper from copper sulphate.
Q47.Reaction of metals with sulphuric acid produced: 1 Mark
A SO2​gas B H2​gas C O2​gas D SO3​gas
Ans: B H2​gas
Explanation:
Metals react with acids to give a salt and hydrogen gas.
Reaction:
2M + H2?SO4 ?? M2?SO4 ?+ H2?
Q48.One of the following is not a neutral oxide. This is: 1 Mark
A CO B H 2O C N2O D Na2O
Ans: D Na2O
Explanation:
Because Na2O is a metal oxide that is basic in nature.
Q49.An element 'X' reacts with O2 to give a compound with a high melting point. This compound is also soluble in 1 Mark
water. The element 'X' is likely to be:
A Iron. B Calcium C Carbon. D Silicon.
Ans: A Iron.
Explanation:
Calcium Oxide is formed when Calcium reacts with Oxygen.
But In certain cases, Silicon Dioxide may also be possible (Because its solubility depends on its crystalline
structure).
Q50.The metal which can be extracted from the bauxite ore is: 1 Mark
A Na B Mn C Al D Hg
Ans: C Al
Explanation:
Aluminium can be extracted from bauxite. Bauxite is an ore of aluminium and the compound is aluminium oxide
(Al2O3.2H2O).
Q51.Malachite is an are of: 1 Mark
A Iron B Copper C Mercury D Zinc
Ans: B Copper
Q52.Which metal does not react with water? 1 Mark
A Cu B Au C Both A and B D Fe
Ans: C Both A and B
Explanation:
Metals such as lead, copper, silver and gold do not react with water at all.
Q53.2ml each of concentrated HCl, HNO3​and a mixture of concentrated HCl and concentrated HNO3​in the ratio of 3 1 Mark
: 1 were taken in test tubes labelled as A, B and C. A small piece of metal was put in each test tube. No change
occurred in test tubes A and B but the metal got dissolved in test tube C respectively. The metal could be:
A Al B Au C Cu D Pt
Ans: B Au
Explanation:
As per the given question, the Aqua regia is the given mixture to test the metals in test tubes A, B and C.
A mixture of three parts of concentrated hydrochloric acid and one part of concentrated nitric acid (Aqua regia -
3 : 1 ratio) is capable of dissolving gold.
Gold is a metal that cannot be dissolved in dilute acids and dissolves only in aqua regia.
Hence, the metal in test tube C must be gold (Au).
Q54.Galvanisation is a method of protecting iron from rusting by coating with a thin layer of: 1 Mark
A Gallium. B Aluminium. C Zinc. D Silver.
Ans: C Zinc.
Explanation:
Applying a layer of zinc through electrolysis is called galvanization.
Q55.You are given a solution of AgNO3. Which of the following do you think cannot displace Ag from 1 Mark
AgNO3 solution?
A Magnesium. B Zinc. C Gold. D Copper.
Ans: C Gold.
Explanation:
Because gold is less reactive than silver. The other metals are more reactive than silver and can displace it from
silver nitrate solution.
Q56.A basic oxide will be formed by the element: 1 Mark
A K B S C P D Kr
Ans: A K
Explanation:
Because K is a metal, its oxide K2O is a basic oxide.
Q57.Which of the following non-metal is a liquid? 1 Mark
A Carbon. B Sulphur. C Bromine. D Iodine.
Ans:
C Bromine.
Explanation:
Bromine is the non-metal that is a liquid.
Q58.In addition to iron, stainless steel contains: 1 Mark
A Nickel and chromium B Copper and tin C Aluminium and D Carbon and magnesium
magnesium
Ans: A Nickel and chromium
Q59.Generally, non-metals are not conductors of electricity. Which of the following is a good conductor of 1 Mark
electricity?
A Diamond. B Graphite. C Sulphur. D Fullerene.
Ans: B Graphite.
Explanation:
Graphite is one of the allotropes of carbon which shows layers arrangement of carbon atoms. The fourth
valence electron of each carbon is free to move that makes it good conductor of electricity.
Q60.Which of the following reactants are used to carry out the thermite reaction required for welding the broken 1 Mark
railway tracks?
A Al2O3 + Fe. B MnO2 + Al. C Fe2O3 + Al. D Cu2O + Fe.
Ans: C Fe2O3 + Al.
Explanation:
In this thermite reaction, iron (III) oxide and aluminium powder are combined and heated. Iron oxide gets
reduced to iron by the action of reducing agent aluminium and produces excess heat. The molten iron produced
is poured in the middle of the broken pieces of irons that are fixed mutually.
Q61.During extraction of metals, electrolytic refining is used to obtain pure metals. Material which will be used as 1 Mark
anode, for refining of silver metal by this process, is:
A Zinc B Impure silver C Pure silver D Iron
Ans: B Impure silver
Explanation:
In the electrolytic refining process, the impure metal is made the anode and a thin strip of pure metal is made
the cathode.
Thus, for refining silver, impure silver would be used as the anode.
Q62.Element X reacts with element Y to form a compound Z. During the formation of compound Z, atoms of X lose 1 Mark
one electron each whereas atoms of Y gain one electron each. Which of the following property 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.
Ans: B Low melting point.
Explanation:
Compound Z is an ionic compound formed by transfer of electrons. Ionic compounds have high melting points.
Q63.The major ore of aluminium is known as: 1 Mark
A Cinnabar. B Calamine. C Bauxite. D Pyrolusite.
Ans: C Bauxite.
Explanation:
Bauxite is one of the major ores of aluminium. Its compound is aluminium oxide (Al2O3.2H2O).
Q64.The metal which can be extracted simply by heating the cinnabar ore in air is: 1 Mark
A Zn B Cu C Al D Hg
Ans: D Hg
Explanation:
Mercury is a low reactive metal. Thus, it can be extracted from its ore cinnabar, HgS, by heating it in air.
Q65.Brass is an alloy of: 1 Mark
A Cu and Sn. B Cu and Pb. C Pb and Sn. D Zn and Cu.
Ans: D Zn and Cu.
Explanation:
Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc. It comprises of 80 percent copper and 20 percent zinc.
Q66.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 1 Mark
reacts vigorously with water. Identify the element from the following:
A Mg B Na C P D Ca
Ans: B Na
Explanation:
Sodium (Na) gives all the characteristics of the element X.
Q67.The aqueous solutions of copper sulphate and zinc sulphate appear: 1 Mark
A Blue and green respectively. B Green and colourless respectively.
C Blue and brown respectively. D Blue and colourless respectively.
Ans: D Blue and colourless respectively.
Explanation:
The solution of Copper sulphate is Blue in color and that of Zinc sulphate is colorless because zinc is more
reactive than copper and displaces copper from copper sulphate solution.
Q68.The metal which is always present in an amalgam is: 1 Mark
A Iron. B Aluminium. C Mercury. D Magnesium.
Ans: C Mercury.
Explanation:
An amalgam is an alloy of mercury with one or more metals. The combination of sodium with liquid mercury is
called sodium amalgam. Amalgam of mercury with gold, silver or zinc is widely used for dental fillings.
Q69.Calamine ore can be converted into zinc oxide by the process of: 1 Mark
A Dehydration. B Roasting. C Calcination. D Sulphonation.
Ans: C Calcination.
Explanation:
Calamine (ZnCO3, zinc carbonate) is a carbonate ore of zinc. Carbonate ores are converted to metal oxides by
calcination (heating in the absence of air). When calamine ore (zinc carbonate) is heated in the absence of air, it
is converted into zinc oxide.
Q70.Which among the following alloys contain mercury as one of its constituents? 1 Mark
A Stainless steel. B Alnico. C Solder. D Zinc amalgam.
Ans: D Zinc amalgam.
Explanation:
Alloys of mercury are called amalgam.
Q71.Direction: In the following question, a statement of Assertion is given followed by a corresponding statement of 1 Mark
Reason. Of the statements, mark the correct answer as:
Assertion (A): Bromine cannot displace chlorine from its salt solution.
Reason (R): Chlorine is more reactive than bromine.
A Both A and R are true and R is the correct B Both A and R are true but R is not the correct
explanation of A explanation of A.
C A is true but R is false. D A is false but R is true.
Ans: A Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Q72.Direction: In the following question, a statement of Assertion is given followed by a corresponding statement of 1 Mark
Reason. Of the statements, mark the correct answer as:
Assertion (A): Copper is more reactive metal as compared to Zinc.
Reason (R): Copper is more reactive metal as compared to Zinc.
A Both A and R are true and R is the correct B Both A and R are true but R is not the correct
explanation of A explanation of A.
C A is true but R is false. D A is false but R is true.
Ans: C A is true but R is false.
Q73.Direction: In the following question, a statement of Assertion is given followed by a corresponding statement of 1 Mark
Reason. Of the statements, mark the correct answer as:
Assertion (A): Silver and gold do not react with oxygen even at high temperatures.
Reason (R): Silver and gold are less active metals.
A Both A and R are true and R is the correct B Both A and R are true but R is not the correct
explanation of A explanation of A.
C A is true but R is false. D A is false but R is true.
Ans: A Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Q74.Direction: In the following question, a statement of Assertion is given followed by a corresponding statement of 1 Mark
Reason. Of the statements, mark the correct answer as:
Assertion (A): Zinc becomes dull in moist air.
Reason (R): Zinc is coated by a thin film of its basic carbonate in moist air.
A Both A and R are true and R is the correct B Both A and R are true but R is not the correct
explanation of A explanation of A.
C A is true but R is false. D A is false but R is true.
Ans: A Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Q75.For two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct 1 Mark
answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below:
Assertion: Bromine cannot displace chlorine from its salt solution.
Reason: Chlorine is more reactive than bromine.
A Both A and R are true, and R is correct explanation B Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct
of the assertion. explanation of the assertion.
C A is true, but R is false. D A is false, but R is true.
Ans: A Both A and R are true, and R is correct explanation of the assertion.
Q76.Direction: In the following question, a statement of Assertion is given followed by a corresponding statement of 1 Mark
Reason. Of the statements, mark the correct answer as:
Assertion (A): Electrovalency of Na is +1.
Reason (R): The number of electrons which an atom either loses or gains in the formation of an ionic bond is
known as its valency.
A Both A and R are true and R is the correct B Both A and R are true but R is not the correct
explanation of A explanation of A.
C A is true but R is false. D A is false but R is true.
Ans: A Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Q77.For two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct 1 Mark
answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below:
Assertion: Electrovalency of Na is+ 1.
Reason: The number of electrons which an atom either loses or gains in the formation of an ionic bond is known
as its valency.
A Both A and R are true, and R is correct explanation B Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct
of the assertion. explanation of the assertion.
C A is true, but R is false. D A is false, but R is true.
Ans: A Both A and R are true, and R is correct explanation of the assertion.
Q78.For two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct 1 Mark
answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below:
Assertion: Iron is the most widely used metal. But it is never used in its pure state.
Reason: Pure iron is very soft and stretches easily when hot.
A Both A and R are true, and R is correct explanation B Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct
of the assertion. explanation of the assertion.
C A is true, but R is false. D A is false, but R is true.
Ans: A Both A and R are true, and R is correct explanation of the assertion.
Q79.For two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct 1 Mark
answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below:
Assertion: On reacting with water, calcium starts floating over water.
Reason: Calcium reacts with cold water at room temperature.
A Both A and R are true, and R is correct explanation B Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct
of the assertion. explanation of the assertion.
C A is true, but R is false. D A is false, but R is true.
Ans: B Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
Explanation:
Calcium floats over water because the bubbles of hydrogen gas formed get stick to the surface of the water.
Q80. 1 Mark
 Direction: In the following question, a statement of Assertion is given followed by a corresponding statement of
Reason. Of the statements, mark the correct answer as:
Assertion (A): Non-metals are electronegative in nature.
Reason (R): They have tendency to lose electrons.
A Both A and R are true and R is the correct B Both A and R are true but R is not the correct
explanation of A explanation of A.
C A is true but R is false. D A is false but R is true.
Ans: C A is true but R is false.
Q81.For two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct 1 Mark
answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below:
Assertion: Magnesium reacts with oxygen upon heating and burns brightly to form magnesium oxide.
Reason: Magnesium oxide is basic in nature.
A Both A and R are true, and R is correct explanation B Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct
of the assertion. explanation of the assertion.
C A is true, but R is false. D A is false, but R is true.
Ans: B Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
Explanation:
Metals react with oxygen to form metal oxides, which are basic in nature.
Q82.Direction: In the following question, a statement of Assertion is given followed by a corresponding statement of 1 Mark
Reason. Of the statements, mark the correct answer as:
Assertion (A): Zinc carbonate is heated strongly in presence of air to form zinc oxide and carbon dioxide.
Reason (R): Calcination is the process in which a carbonate ore is heated strongly in the absence of air to
convert into metal oxide.
A Both A and R are true and R is the correct B Both A and R are true but R is not the correct
explanation of A explanation of A.
C A is true but R is false. D A is false but R is true.
Ans: D A is false but R is true.
Q83.Direction: In the following question, a statement of Assertion is given followed by a corresponding statement of 1 Mark
Reason. Of the statements, mark the correct answer as:
Assertion (A): Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin.
Reason (R): Alloys are heterogeneous mixture of metals with other metals and non-metals.
A Both A and R are true and R is the correct B Both A and R are true but R is not the correct
explanation of A explanation of A.
C A is true but R is false. D A is false but R is true.
Ans: C A is true but R is false.
Q84.Direction: In the following question, a statement of Assertion is given followed by a corresponding statement of 1 Mark
Reason. Of the statements, mark the correct answer as:
Assertion (A): On reacting with water, calcium starts floating over water.
Reason (R): Calcium reacts with cold water at room temperature.
A Both A and R are true and R is the correct B Both A and R are true but R is not the correct
explanation of A explanation of A.
C A is true but R is false. D A is false but R is true.
Ans: B Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
Q85.For two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct 1 Mark
answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below:
Assertion: MgO exists in liquid state.
Reason: The electrostatic forces of attraction between Mg2+ and O2- ions constitute ionic bond.
A Both A and R are true, and R is correct explanation B Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct
of the assertion. explanation of the assertion.
C A is true, but R is false. D A is false, but R is true.
Ans: D A is false, but R is true.
Explanation:
MgO exists in solid state.
Q86.Direction: In the following question, a statement of Assertion is given followed by a corresponding statement of 1 Mark
Reason. Of the statements, mark the correct answer as:
 Assertion (A): Anodising is a method to prevent metal from corrosion.
Reason (R): Anodising is a process of coating iron with a layer of zinc.
A Both A and R are true and R is the correct B Both A and R are true but R is not the correct
explanation of A explanation of A.
C A is true but R is false. D A is false but R is true.
Ans: C A is true but R is false.
Q87.For two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct 1 Mark
answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below:
Assertion: Non-metals are electronegative in nature.
Reason: They have tendency to lose electrons.
A Both A and R are true, and R is correct explanation B Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct
of the assertion. explanation of the assertion.
C A is true, but R is false. D A is false, but R is true.
Ans: C A is true, but R is false.
Explanation:
Non-metals have a tendency to gain electrons.
Q88.For two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct 1 Mark
answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below:
Assertion: The reaction of calcium with water is less violent in comparison to that of sodium.
Reason: The heat evolved is not sufficient for the hydrogen to catch fire.
A Both A and R are true, and R is correct explanation B Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct
of the assertion. explanation of the assertion.
C A is true, but R is false. D A is false, but R is true.
Ans: A Both A and R are true, and R is correct explanation of the assertion.
Q89.For two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct 1 Mark
answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below:
Assertion: Different metals have different reactivities with water and dilute acids.
Reason: Reactivity of a metal depends on its position in the reactivity series.
A Both A and R are true, and R is correct explanation B Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct
of the assertion. explanation of the assertion.
C A is true, but R is false. D A is false, but R is true.
Ans: A Both A and R are true, and R is correct explanation of the assertion.
Explanation:
The metals placed at the top of the series are most reactive.
Q90.Direction: In the following question, a statement of Assertion is given followed by a corresponding statement of 1 Mark
Reason. Of the statements, mark the correct answer as:
Assertion (A): Aluminum oxide and zinc oxide are acidic in nature.
Reason (R): Amphoteric nature means that substance have both acidic and basic character
A Both A and R are true and R is the correct B Both A and R are true but R is not the correct
explanation of A explanation of A.
C A is true but R is false. D A is false but R is true.
Ans: D A is false but R is true.
Q91.For two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct 1 Mark
answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below:
Assertion: C and N do not react with dil. HCI and dil. H2SO4.
Reason: Metals do not react with dil. HCI and dil. H2SO4.
A Both A and R are true, and R is correct explanation B Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct
of the assertion. explanation of the assertion.
C A is true, but R is false. D A is false, but R is true.
Ans: C A is true, but R is false.
Explanation:
Metals react with dilute HCI and dil. H2SO4. Non-metals do not react with dilute acids.
Q92.Direction: In the following question, a statement of Assertion is given followed by a corresponding statement of 1 Mark
Reason. Of the statements, mark the correct answer as:
Assertion (A): MgCl, is a covalent compound.
 Reason (R): MgCl, is a good conductor of electricity in molten state.
A Both A and R are true and R is the correct B Both A and R are true but R is not the correct
explanation of A explanation of A.
C A is true but R is false. D A is false but R is true.
Ans: D A is false but R is true.
Q93.For two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct 1 Mark
answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below:
Assertion: Aluminum oxide and zinc oxide are acidic in nature.
Reason: Amphoteric nature means that substances have both acidic and basic character.
A Both A and R are true, and R is correct explanation B Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct
of the assertion. explanation of the assertion.
C A is true, but R is false. D A is false, but R is true.
Ans: D A is false, but R is true.
Explanation:
Aluminum and zinc oxides are amphoteric in nature.
Q94.For two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct 1 Mark
answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below:
Assertion: The property of beating a metal into sheets is called ductility.
Reason: Gold and silver are most malleable metals.
A Both A and R are true, and R is correct explanation B Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct
of the assertion. explanation of the assertion.
C A is true, but R is false. D A is false, but R is true.
Ans: D A is false, but R is true.
Explanation:
The property of beating a metal into sheets is called malleability.
Q95.Direction: In the following question, a statement of Assertion is given followed by a corresponding statement of 1 Mark
Reason. Of the statements, mark the correct answer as:
Assertion (A): Ionic compounds have high melting and boiling points.
Reason (R): A large amount of energy is required to break the strong inter-ionic attraction in ionic compounds.
A Both A and R are true and R is the correct B Both A and R are true but R is not the correct
explanation of A explanation of A.
C A is true but R is false. D A is false but R is true.
Ans: A Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Q96.For two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct 1 Mark
answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below:
Assertion: Ionic compounds have high melting and boiling points.
Reason: A large amount of energy is required to break the strong inter-ionic attraction in ionic compounds.
A Both A and R are true, and R is correct explanation B Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct
of the assertion. explanation of the assertion.
C A is true, but R is false. D A is false, but R is true.
Ans: A Both A and R are true, and R is correct explanation of the assertion.
Q97.Direction: In the following question, a statement of Assertion is given followed by a corresponding statement of 1 Mark
Reason. Of the statements, mark the correct answer as:
Assertion (A): Hydrogen gas is not evolved when a metal reacts with nitric acid.
Reason (R): Nitric acid is a strong oxidising agent.
A Both A and R are true and R is the correct B Both A and R are true but R is not the correct
explanation of A explanation of A.
C A is true but R is false. D A is false but R is true.
Ans: A Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Q98.Direction: In the following question, a statement of Assertion is given followed by a corresponding statement of 1 Mark
Reason. Of the statements, mark the correct answer as:
Assertion (A): Metals generally act as reducing agents.
Reason (R): The reducing character is expressed in terms of electron releasing tendency.
 A Both A and R are true and R is the correct B Both A and R are true but R is not the correct
explanation of A explanation of A.
C A is true but R is false. D A is false but R is true.
Ans: B Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
Q99.Direction: In the following question, a statement of Assertion is given followed by a corresponding statement of 1 Mark
Reason. Of the statements, mark the correct answer as:
Assertion (A): Zinc oxide is amphoteric in nature.
Reason (R): Zinc oxide reacts with both acids and bases.
A Both A and R are true and R is the correct B Both A and R are true but R is not the correct
explanation of A explanation of A.
C A is true but R is false. D A is false but R is true.
Ans: A Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Q100.
Direction: In the following question, a statement of Assertion is given followed by a corresponding statement of 1 Mark
Reason. Of the statements, mark the correct answer as:
Assertion (A): The reaction of calcium with water is less violent in comparison to that of sodium.
Reason (R): The heat evolved is not sufficient for the hydrogen to catch fire.
A Both A and R are true and R is the correct B Both A and R are true but R is not the correct
explanation of A explanation of A.
C A is true but R is false. D A is false but R is true.
Ans: A Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A