1. Which one of the following metals do not react with cold as well as hot water ?

Fe

Mg

Na

Ca

Answer: Fe

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2. Which of the following metals are obtained by electrolysis of their chlorides in molten state (i) Na (ii) Ca (iii) Fe (iv) Cu ?

(i) and (iii)

(i) and (ii)

(i) and (iv)

(iii) and (iv)

Answer: (i) and (ii)

Explanation:


3. Which among the following alloys contain mercury as one of its constituents ?

Zinc amalgam

Solder

Alnico

Stainless steel

Answer: Zinc amalgam

Explanation:


4. Which of the following can undergo a chemical reaction ?

MgSO4 + Pb

ZnSO4 + Fe

CuSO4 + Fe

MgSO4 + Fe

Answer: CuSO4 + Fe

Explanation:


5. 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 ?

Amalgam

Bronze

Steel

Brass

Answer: Steel

Explanation:


6. Generally, metals are solid in nature. Which one of the following metals is found in liquid state at room temperature ?

Hg

Cr

Fe

Na

Answer: Hg

Explanation:


7. Which of the following oxide(s) of iron would be obtained on prolonged reaction of iron with steam ?

Fe2O3 and Fe3O4

Fe2O3

FeO

Fe3O4

Answer: Fe3O4

Explanation:


8. 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. Identity the element from the following ?

Ca

P

Na

Mg

Answer: Na

Explanation:


9. Although metals form basic oxides, which of the following metals form an amphoteric oxide ?

Ca

Cu

Na

Al

Answer: Al

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10. An electrolytic cell consists of (i) positively charged cathode (ii) negatively charged anode (iii) positively charged anode (iv) negatively charged cathode ?

(ii) and (iv)

(i) and (iii)

(iii) and (iv)

(i) and (ii)

Answer: (iii) and (iv)

Explanation: