Class Ten Science MCQ Quiz: Metals and Non-Metals

Here is ✅ Set 3 of Class X Chemistry Quiz Questions
Topic: Metals and Non-metals
Each question has 4 options, the correct answer, and a short explanation.




✅ Set 3: Metals and Non-Metals

1. Which metal is the best conductor of electricity?
a) Copper
b) Aluminium
c) Silver
d) Iron
✔️Answer: c) Silver
Explanation: Silver has the highest electrical conductivity among all metals.


2. Which non-metal is essential for combustion?
a) Nitrogen
b) Hydrogen
c) Oxygen
d) Carbon
✔️Answer: c) Oxygen
Explanation: Oxygen supports burning and is necessary for combustion.


3. Which metal is stored under kerosene oil?
a) Copper
b) Zinc
c) Sodium
d) Iron
✔️Answer: c) Sodium
Explanation: Sodium is highly reactive and catches fire in air; stored under kerosene to prevent reaction.


4. Which of the following metals can be cut with a knife?
a) Aluminium
b) Sodium
c) Iron
d) Copper
✔️Answer: b) Sodium
Explanation: Sodium is soft and can be easily cut.


5. Which gas is released when a metal reacts with acid?
a) Carbon dioxide
b) Oxygen
c) Hydrogen
d) Nitrogen
✔️Answer: c) Hydrogen
Explanation: Metal + acid → Salt + Hydrogen gas.


6. Which metal does not corrode easily?
a) Iron
b) Zinc
c) Silver
d) Gold
✔️Answer: d) Gold
Explanation: Gold is highly unreactive and does not corrode.


7. Which non-metal is lustrous (shiny)?
a) Sulphur
b) Phosphorus
c) Iodine
d) Oxygen
✔️Answer: c) Iodine
Explanation: Iodine is a non-metal that has a shiny surface.


8. Which of the following is amphoteric?
a) Sodium oxide
b) Aluminium oxide
c) Calcium oxide
d) Magnesium oxide
✔️Answer: b) Aluminium oxide
Explanation: Amphoteric oxides react with both acids and bases.


9. What happens when iron nails are dipped in copper sulphate solution?
a) Iron dissolves
b) Blue color darkens
c) Copper is displaced
d) No reaction
✔️Answer: c) Copper is displaced
Explanation: Iron is more reactive than copper and displaces it from solution.


10. Which of the following is a physical property of metals?
a) Low melting point
b) Poor conductor
c) Malleability
d) Dull appearance
✔️Answer: c) Malleability
Explanation: Metals can be hammered into thin sheets – a property called malleability.




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