Class 10 Science Chapter 3: Metals and Non-metals — practice questions with answers
Free practice for Class 10 Science, Chapter 3: Metals and Non-metals. Try the solved questions below, then take a free test with instant marking and explanations.
47 questions19 easy, 22 medium, 6 hardNCERT · CBSE · State boards
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Q1. Which metal is a liquid at room temperature?
- Mercury
- Gallium
- Sodium
- Bromine
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Answer: A. Mercury
Why: Bromine is a liquid non-metal. [p.38]
Why: Bromine is a liquid non-metal. [p.38]
Q2. The property of metals by which they can be beaten into thin sheets is called ______.
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Answer: malleability
Why: Gold and silver are the most malleable metals. [p.38]
Why: Gold and silver are the most malleable metals. [p.38]
Q3. The property of metals by which they can be drawn into thin wires is called ______.
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Answer: ductility
Why: Gold is the most ductile metal. [p.38]
Why: Gold is the most ductile metal. [p.38]
Q4. Which non-metal is a good conductor of electricity?
- Graphite
- Iodine
- Sulphur
- Diamond
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Answer: A. Graphite
Why: Graphite, an allotrope of carbon, conducts electricity. [p.39]
Why: Graphite, an allotrope of carbon, conducts electricity. [p.39]
Q5. Metal oxides that react with both acids and bases are called ______.
- amphoteric oxides
- basic oxides
- acidic oxides
- neutral oxides
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Answer: A. amphoteric oxides
Why: Al₂O₃ and ZnO are amphoteric. [p.41]
Why: Al₂O₃ and ZnO are amphoteric. [p.41]
Q6. Impurities such as soil and sand present in an ore are called ______.
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Answer: gangue
Why: Gangue is removed before extraction. [p.50]
Why: Gangue is removed before extraction. [p.50]
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How many practice questions are there for Class 10 Science Chapter 3: Metals and Non-metals?
47 questions (19 easy, 22 medium, 6 hard). A few are solved on this page; the free test shows the answer and explanation for every question after you submit.
Is this chapter from the NCERT book?
Yes — it follows the NCERT Class 10 Science syllabus, used by CBSE and many state boards.