Metals, Non-Metals, and Reactivity Order of Metals CDS Questions

Metals, Non-Metals, and Reactivity Order of Metals MCQ Questions

1.
Which of the following correctly defines 'malleability' as a property of metals?
A.
The ability of a metal to conduct heat efficiently
B.
The ability of a metal to be beaten/hammered into thin sheets
C.
The ability of a metal to produce a ringing sound when struck
D.
The ability of a metal to be drawn into thin wires
ANSWER :
B. The ability of a metal to be beaten/hammered into thin sheets
2.
The property of metals that allows them to be drawn into thin wires is known as:
A.
Malleability
B.
Lustre
C.
Sonority
D.
Ductility
ANSWER :
D. Ductility
3.
Which metal is known to be the best conductor of electricity among all metals?
A.
Aluminium
B.
Gold
C.
Silver
D.
Copper
ANSWER :
C. Silver
4.
Which of the following metals exists in a liquid state at normal room temperature?
A.
Potassium
B.
Mercury
C.
Sodium
D.
Lithium
ANSWER :
B. Mercury
5.
Which of the following is a non-metal that exists as a liquid at room temperature?
A.
Sulphur
B.
Bromine
C.
Phosphorus
D.
Iodine
ANSWER :
B. Bromine
6.
The property of metals due to which they produce a ringing sound when struck is called:
A.
Ductility
B.
Malleability
C.
Sonority
D.
Lustre
ANSWER :
C. Sonority