10th Standard CBSE Syllabus & Materials
10th Standard CBSE
CBSE 10th Social Science ECO - Globalisation and the Indian Economy - New Model Questions Papers Study Material - QB365 Set A
NEW10th Standard CBSE
CBSE 10th Social Science ECO - Money and Credit - New Model Questions Papers Study Material - QB365 Set A
NEW10th Standard CBSE
CBSE 10th Social Science ECO - Sectors of the Indian Economy - New Model Questions Papers Study Material - QB365 Set A
NEW10th Standard CBSE
CBSE 10th Social Science ECO - Development - New Model Questions Papers Study Material - QB365 Set A
NEW10th Standard CBSE
CBSE 10th Social Science PS - Outcomes of Democracy - New Model Questions Papers Study Material - QB365 Set A
NEW10th Standard CBSE
CBSE 10th Social Science PS - Gender, Religion and Caste - New Model Questions Papers Study Material - QB365 Set A

Published on: 03/09/2019
Metals and Non-Metals
Download CBSE Class 10th Standard CBSE Science question papers, sample papers, important questions, and previous year solved papers in PDF format. Get free study materials, NCERT solutions, and exam preparation resources for Class 10th Standard CBSE Science
Questions + Answers key
Take MCQ Science Test

1.
Name the metal which reacts with a very dilute HNO3 to evolve hydrogen gas.
2.
Name a non-metal which is lustrous and a metal which is non-lustrous.
3.
An element X forms an oxide which turns red litmus blue. Identify whether X is a metal or non-metal
4.
What would you observe when zinc is added to a solution of Iron (II) sulphate? Write the chemical reaction that takes place.
5.
Why is sodium kept immersed in kerosene oil?
6.
Of the three metals X, Y and Z, X reacts with cold water, Y with hot water and Z with steam only. Identify X, Y and Z and also arrange them in order of increasing reactivity.
7.
Write equations for the reactions of :
(i) iron with steam
(ii) calcium and potassium with water
8.
The ability of metals to be drawn into thin wire is known as
Ductility
malleability
Sonorousity
conductivity
9.
An element reacts with oxygen to give a compound with a high melting point. This compound is also suitable in water. The element is likely to be
Calcium
Carbon
Silicon
Iron
10.
Which of the following pairs will give displacement reactions?
NaCl solution and copper metal
MgCl2 solution and aluminium metal
FeSO4 solution and silver metal
AgNO3 solution and copper metal
11.
Write the balanced chemical equation for the following reactions:
(i) When copper is heated in air.
(ii) When aluminum is heated in air.
(iii) Aluminium oxide reacts with sodium hydroxide.
12.
Give reasons for the following:
(i) Aluminium is a reactive metal but is still used for packing food articles.
(ii) Calcium starts floating when water is added to it.
13.
(i) A non-metal X exists in two different forms Y and Z. Y is the hardest natural substance whereas Z is a good conductor of electricity. Identity X, Y, Z.
(ii) A element, X, on reaction with oxygen forms an oxide XO2. The oxide when dissolved in water turns blue litmus red. State whether element X is a metal or a non-metal.
(iii) Name the metal which is alloyed with copper to make bronze.
14.
List three properties of sodium in which it differs from the general physical properties of most metals.
1.
Manganese or Magnesium.
2.
Non-metal (lustrous) = Iodine (I)
Metal (non-lustrous) = Sodium (Na)
3.
Metal, because metal oxides are basic in nature.
4.
Zinc being more reactive than iron displaces iron from iron (II) sulphate solution. Thus, the green colour of the solution fades and iron metal gets deposited.
Zn(s) + FeSO4 (aq) \(\rightarrow\) ZnSO4 (aq) + Fe (s)
Zinc (Green) (Colourless) Iron (Deposited)
5.
Sodium metal being reactive highly reacts so vigorously with oxygen that it catches fire if kept in open air. Therefore, to protect it from accidental fires, sodium is kept immersed in kerosene oil.
6.
Since the metal X react with cold water, it must be high in the reactivity series i.e., sodium or potassium.
X is alkali metal, Na or K.
Since the metal Y reacts with hot water, it must be middle in the reactivity series i.e., magnesium or calcium.
Y is alkaline earth metal, Mg or Ca.
Since the metal X reacts with steam only, it must be low in the reactivity series i.e., iron Z is Fe.
Increasing reactivity series : Na > Mg > Fe.
7.
(i) 3Fe(s) + 4H2O(g) \(\rightarrow\) Fe3O4(s) + 4H2(g)
Iron Steam Iron oxide Hydrogen
(ii) (a) Ca(s) + 2H2O(l) \(\rightarrow\) Ca(OH)2 (aq) + H2(g)
Calcium Water Calcium hydroxide Hydrogen
(b) 2K(s) + 2H2O (l) \(\rightarrow\) 2KOH (aq) + H2(g)
Potassium Water Potassium hydroxide Hydrogen
8.
(a)
Ductility
9.
(a)
Calcium
10.
(d)
AgNO3 solution and copper metal
11.
(i) 2Cu + O2 \(\longrightarrow \) 2CuO
(ii) 4A1 + 3O2 \(\longrightarrow \) 2A12O3
(iii) A12O3 + 2NaOH\(\longrightarrow \)2NaA1O2 + H2O
12.
(i) Because it forms a protective oxide layer around itself preventing complete reaction and also does not affect the food at all.
(ii) Calcium floats over water because the bubbles of hydrogen gas formed sticks on the surface of the metal.
13.
(i) X - Carbon, Y - Diamond, Z - Graphite
(ii) Non-metal
(iii) Tin.
14.
Three properties of sodium are:
(i) Sodium is so soft that it can be cut with a knife.
(ii) It has low density.
(iii) It has low melting point.
10th Standard CBSE Syllabus & Materials
10th Standard CBSE
CBSE 10th Social Science PS - Federalism - New Model Questions Papers Study Material - QB365 Set A
NEW10th Standard CBSE
CBSE 10th Social Science PS - Power Sharing - New Model Questions Papers Study Material - QB365 Set A
NEW10th Standard CBSE
CBSE 10th Social Science GEO - Manufacturing Industries - New Model Questions Papers Study Material - QB365 Set A
NEW10th Standard CBSE
CBSE 10th Social Science GEO - Minerals and Energy Resources - New Model Questions Papers Study Material - QB365 Set A
CBSE 10th Standard CBSE Subjects
CBSE Standards