Metals and Non-metals — Class 10 Science

Take a timed mock test to prepare for your exams.

Chapter Mock Test

Total Marks:25
Duration:30 min
Total Questions:25
Difficulty:Mixed

Test Structure

  • Section A: 10 MCQs (1 mark each)
  • Section B: 5 Short Answer (2 marks each)
  • Section C: 1 Long Answer (5 marks)

Before taking the test

  • Memorise the reactivity series: K, Na, Ca, Mg, Al, Zn, Fe, [H], Cu, Hg, Ag, Au, Pt
  • Know how metals react with water at different rates: Na/K (cold water) → Mg (hot water) → Fe (steam) → Cu (no reaction)
  • Understand extraction methods based on reactivity: electrolysis (top), carbon reduction (middle), heating (bottom)
  • Practice ionic bond formation with electron configurations for NaCl and MgCl₂
  • Remember alloy compositions: brass (Cu+Zn), bronze (Cu+Sn), stainless steel (Fe+Cr+Ni+C), solder (Pb+Sn)
  • Know exceptions: Hg is liquid, graphite conducts, Na/K are soft, Al₂O₃/ZnO are amphoteric