Metal And Its Compounds — Part 1 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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Which one of the following is the hardest metal?
Correct Answer: Option D — Tungsten
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Tungsten is the hardest metal among the given options. It has the highest melting point (about 3422°C) of all pure metals. Its hardness and ability to withstand high temperatures make it widely used in the production of electrical filaments, cutting tools, and rocket engine nozzles. Gold is a soft metal, Iron is relatively strong but not the hardest, and Platinum is dense and corrosion-resistant but not as hard as Tungsten. Therefore, the hardest metal is Tungsten .
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Question 2 of 40
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Which of the following metals cannot be easily cut by a knife?
Correct Answer: Option A — aluminium
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aluminium is the correct answer to “Which of the following metals cannot be easily cut by a knife”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 3 of 40
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. . . . . . . . is the most ductile metal.
Correct Answer: Option C — Au
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Au is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . is the most ductile metal.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 4 of 40
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The chemical structure of the pearl is
Correct Answer: Option A — Calcium Carbonate
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Calcium Carbonate is the correct answer to “The chemical structure of the pearl is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 5 of 40
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Stainless steel does not rust because
Correct Answer: Option B — chromium forms an oxide layer and protects iron from rusting
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chromium forms an oxide layer and protects iron from rusting is the correct answer to “Stainless steel does not rust because”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 6 of 40
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Bronze is often used to make statues and medals whereas brass is used in making utensils, scientific apparatus and cartridges. Both brass and bronze are copper containing alloys, yet they differ in their chemical composition for additionally containing.
Correct Answer: Option A — zinc in brass and tin in bronze
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zinc in brass and tin in bronze is the correct answer to “Bronze is often used to make statues and medals whereas brass is used in making utensils, scientific apparatus and cartridges. Both brass and bronze are copper containing alloys, yet they differ in their chemical composition for additionally containing.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 7 of 40
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Which of the following alloys contains tin?
Correct Answer: Option B — solder
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solder is the correct answer to “Which of the following alloys contains tin”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 8 of 40
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. . . . . . . . is the chemical name of hydrated lime?
Correct Answer: Option B — Ca(OH)2
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Ca(OH)2 is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . is the chemical name of hydrated lime”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 9 of 40
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Quartz is made of . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option D — sodium silicate
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sodium silicate is the correct answer to “Quartz is made of . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 10 of 40
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Which of the following metals does not react with cold or hot water?
Correct Answer: Option D — Aluminium
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Aluminium is the correct answer to “Which of the following metals does not react with cold or hot water”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 11 of 40
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The alloy is a . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option D — homogeneous mixture
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homogeneous mixture is the correct answer to “The alloy is a . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 12 of 40
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Melting point of tungsten is . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — 3,380°C
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3,380°C is the correct answer to “Melting point of tungsten is . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 13 of 40
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. . . . . . . . is not one of the ingredients of toothpaste.
Correct Answer: Option B — sodium carbonate
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sodium carbonate is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . is not one of the ingredients of toothpaste.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 14 of 40
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Match List I with List II . List-I (Elements) List-II (Colour on Flame) a. Barium 1. Yellow b. Sodium 2. Greenish c. Silver 3. Turns black d. Lead 4. Apple green
Correct Answer: Option B — a-4, b-1, c-3, d-2
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a-4, b-1, c-3, d-2 is the correct answer to “Match List I with List II . List-I (Elements) List-II (Colour on Flame) a. Barium 1. Yellow b. Sodium 2. Greenish c. Silver 3. Turns black d. Lead 4. Apple green”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 15 of 40
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Which of the following reacts with water at a high rate?
Correct Answer: Option D — Rb
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Rb is the correct answer to “Which of the following reacts with water at a high rate”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 16 of 40
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Consider the following statements 1. The carat is a unit of purity for gold alloys. 2. 18 carat gold is 24 parts pure gold and 6 parts another metal. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer: Option A — Only 1
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Only 1 is the correct answer to “Consider the following statements 1. The carat is a unit of purity for gold alloys. 2. 18 carat gold is 24 parts pure gold and 6 parts another metal. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 17 of 40
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In the preparation of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) which of the following is used?
Correct Answer: Option C — Limestone
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Limestone is the correct answer to “In the preparation of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) which of the following is used”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 18 of 40
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The sodium metal is kept inside the . . . . . . . . to prevent exposure to oxygen.
Correct Answer: Option C — kerosene
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kerosene is the correct answer to “The sodium metal is kept inside the . . . . . . . . to prevent exposure to oxygen.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 19 of 40
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Which of the following has the low density and boiling points?
Correct Answer: Option B — Na
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Na is the correct answer to “Which of the following has the low density and boiling points”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 20 of 40
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Gypsum is?
Correct Answer: Option C — chemically precipitated sedimentary rocks
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Option "chemically precipitated sedimentary rocks" is the correct answer for this question under Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 21 of 40
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Which of the following metals can be cut with a knife?
Correct Answer: Option D — sodium
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sodium is the correct answer to “Which of the following metals can be cut with a knife”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 22 of 40
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Is baking soda chemically different from baking powder?
Correct Answer: Option A — Yes, baking soda is sodium bicarbonate, while baking powder is a mixture of sodium bicarbonate and tartaric acid
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Yes, baking soda is sodium bicarbonate, while baking powder is a mixture of sodium bicarbonate and tartaric acid is the correct answer to “Is baking soda chemically different from baking powder”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 23 of 40
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Which of the following materials has the highest electrical conductivity?
Correct Answer: Option B — Silver
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Silver is the correct answer to “Which of the following materials has the highest electrical conductivity”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 24 of 40
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The action of heating ores in the presence of oxygen is called . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option C — breakage
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breakage is the correct answer to “The action of heating ores in the presence of oxygen is called . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 25 of 40
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Consider the following statements. 1. Gold is the most ductile metal. 2. The best conductors of heat are silver and copper. 3. Alkali metals (lithium, sodium, potassium) are so soft that they can be cut with a knife. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct Answer: Option D — 1, 2 and 3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1, 2 and 3 is the correct answer to “Consider the following statements. 1. Gold is the most ductile metal. 2. The best conductors of heat are silver and copper. 3. Alkali metals (lithium, sodium, potassium) are so soft that they can be cut with a knife. Which of the statements given above are correct”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 26 of 40
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Whose alloy is nichrome?
Correct Answer: Option A — Ni, Cr, Mn and Fe
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Ni, Cr, Mn and Fe is the correct answer to “Whose alloy is nichrome”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 27 of 40
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What is the molecular formula of ferrous chloride?
Correct Answer: Option B — FeCl2
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FeCl2 is the correct answer to “What is the molecular formula of ferrous chloride”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 28 of 40
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Which of the following is used as an ingredient of antacid?
Correct Answer: Option C — Sodium hydrogen carbonate
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Sodium hydrogen carbonate is the correct answer to “Which of the following is used as an ingredient of antacid”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 29 of 40
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The chemical symbol of which of the following elements is derived from Latin?
Correct Answer: Option D — iron
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iron is the correct answer to “The chemical symbol of which of the following elements is derived from Latin”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 30 of 40
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What is the Common name of mercury?
Correct Answer: Option A — Quicksilver
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Quicksilver is the correct answer to “What is the Common name of mercury”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 31 of 40
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. . . . . . . . is the most important ore of aluminium.
Correct Answer: Option D — Bauxite
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Bauxite is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . is the most important ore of aluminium.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 32 of 40
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. . . . . . . . is the most commonly found metal on Earth.
Correct Answer: Option B — Aluminium
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Aluminium is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . is the most commonly found metal on Earth.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 33 of 40
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With which substance does silver react and turn black?
Correct Answer: Option D — Sulphur
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Sulphur is the correct answer to “With which substance does silver react and turn black”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 34 of 40
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The molecular formula of quicklime is . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option D — CaO
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CaO is the correct answer to “The molecular formula of quicklime is . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 35 of 40
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Copper metal is immersed in a mixture of zinc sulphate, then . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option B — there is no reaction
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there is no reaction is the correct answer to “Copper metal is immersed in a mixture of zinc sulphate, then . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 36 of 40
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. . . . . . . . metal melts on our palm.
Correct Answer: Option B — gallium
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gallium is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . metal melts on our palm.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 37 of 40
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Which one of the following does not contain silver?
Correct Answer: Option B — German silver
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German silver is the correct answer to “Which one of the following does not contain silver”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 38 of 40
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On heating gypsum at 373K, it loses water molecules and becomes calcium sulphate hemihydrate. This substance is used to make toys, material for decoration and smooth surfaces. What is this substance commonly known as?
Correct Answer: Option B — Plaster of Paris
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Plaster of Paris is the correct answer to “On heating gypsum at 373K, it loses water molecules and becomes calcium sulphate hemihydrate. This substance is used to make toys, material for decoration and smooth surfaces. What is this substance commonly known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 39 of 40
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Give an example of a metal which can be easily cut with a knife.
Correct Answer: Option B — Sodium
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Sodium is the correct answer to “Give an example of a metal which can be easily cut with a knife.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 40 of 40
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Which of the following is the electron configuration of a metallic element?
Correct Answer: Option D — 2, 8, 8, 2
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2, 8, 8, 2 is the correct answer to “Which of the following is the electron configuration of a metallic element”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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