MCQs on Metals – Class 10 Science Chapter 3
Test your knowledge of Metals and Non-Metals with these important multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Each question comes with a detailed answer. Click the “Show/Hide Answer” button to check your understanding.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
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Which of the following metals is liquid at room temperature?
a) Gold
b) Silver
c) Mercury
d) Copper
✅ Answer: c) Mercury
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Which metal is the best conductor of electricity?
a) Copper
b) Silver
c) Aluminum
d) Iron
✅ Answer: b) Silver
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What is the property of metals that allows them to be hammered into thin sheets?
a) Ductility
b) Conductivity
c) Malleability
d) Hardness
✅ Answer: c) Malleability
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Which metal is the most ductile?
a) Iron
b) Copper
c) Gold
d) Aluminum
✅ Answer: c) Gold
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Sodium is stored in kerosene because:
a) It has high melting point
b) It reacts violently with water
c) It is a good conductor of electricity
d) It is malleable
✅ Answer: b) It reacts violently with water
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Which of the following metals has the lowest melting point?
a) Gallium
b) Iron
c) Zinc
d) Copper
✅ Answer: a) Gallium
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What happens when metals react with acids?
a) They produce hydrogen gas
b) They form basic oxides
c) They become non-reactive
d) They form metal hydroxides
✅ Answer: a) They produce hydrogen gas
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Which metal is used to prevent rusting of iron by galvanization?
a) Zinc
b) Copper
c) Aluminum
d) Silver
✅ Answer: a) Zinc
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Why is aluminum preferred for making aircraft bodies?
a) It is highly reactive
b) It is very soft
c) It is lightweight and strong
d) It has a low melting point
✅ Answer: c) It is lightweight and strong
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Which of the following metals does not react with oxygen easily?
a) Sodium
b) Potassium
c) Gold
d) Iron
✅ Answer: c) Gold