Question 1

1. The property of metals by which they can be beaten into thin sheets is called:

A) DuctilityB) MalleabilityC) SonorousnessD) Conductivity

Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Question 2

2. Which of the following metals is found in a liquid state at room temperature?

A) IronB) ZincC) MercuryD) Aluminium

Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

Question 3

Question 4

4. Which non-metal is commonly used in batteries and is a good conductor of electricity?

A) SulphurB) PhosphorusC) GraphiteD) Nitrogen

Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

Question 5

5. Sodium is a highly reactive metal. To prevent accidental fires, where is it safely stored?

A) Under waterB) In open airC) Under keroseneD) In an acidic solution

Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

Question 6

6. Generally, non-metals react with oxygen to form oxides that are:

A) Acidic in natureB) Basic in natureC) Neutral in natureD) Highly reactive with water

Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

Question 7

7. A purple-coloured solution of a non-metal is applied on wounds as an antiseptic. Which non-metal is this?

A) BromineB) ChlorineC) IodineD) Sulphur

Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

Question 8

8. Which of the following represents a displacement reaction?

A) Iron replacing Copper from Copper sulphate solutionB) Copper replacing Iron from Iron sulphate solutionC) Silver replacing Zinc from Zinc sulphate solutionD) Gold replacing Copper from Copper sulphate solution

Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

Question 9

9. The property of metals that produces a ringing sound when struck hard is known as:

A) DuctilityB) SonorousC) LustreD) Conductivity

Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Question 10

10. When a copper vessel is exposed to moist air for a long time, it acquires a dull green coating. This coating is a mixture of:

A) Copper oxide and Copper sulphateB) Copper hydroxide and Copper carbonateC) Copper chloride and Copper oxideD) Copper nitrate and Copper hydroxide

Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Question 11

11. Phosphorus is a very reactive non-metal that catches fire if exposed to air. How is it preserved?

A) By storing it in KeroseneB) By storing it in AlcoholC) By storing it in WaterD) By storing it in a Vacuum

Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

Question 12

12. Which of the following metals is commonly used in the process of galvanization to protect iron from rusting?

A) CopperB) AluminiumC) ZincD) Silver

Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

Question 13

13. Out of the following, which is the most reactive metal?

A) PotassiumB) GoldC) SilverD) Iron

Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

Question 14

14. Non-metals are generally poor conductors of heat and electricity. However, which non-metal is an exception and acts as a good conductor of electricity?

A) SulphurB) DiamondC) GraphiteD) Bromine

Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

Question 15

15. Which of the following is a liquid non-metal at room temperature?

A) ChlorineB) MercuryC) IodineD) Bromine

Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option D

Accepted Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Metals and Non-metals Interactive Quiz | Grade 7 Science

1. The property of metals by which they can be beaten into thin sheets is called:

2. Which of the following metals is found in a liquid state at room temperature?

3. The gas produced when most metals react with dilute acids is $H_2$. How is its presence usually tested?

4. Which non-metal is commonly used in batteries and is a good conductor of electricity?

5. Sodium is a highly reactive metal. To prevent accidental fires, where is it safely stored?

6. Generally, non-metals react with oxygen to form oxides that are:

7. A purple-coloured solution of a non-metal is applied on wounds as an antiseptic. Which non-metal is this?

8. Which of the following represents a displacement reaction?

9. The property of metals that produces a ringing sound when struck hard is known as:

10. When a copper vessel is exposed to moist air for a long time, it acquires a dull green coating. This coating is a mixture of:

11. Phosphorus is a very reactive non-metal that catches fire if exposed to air. How is it preserved?

12. Which of the following metals is commonly used in the process of galvanization to protect iron from rusting?

13. Out of the following, which is the most reactive metal?

14. Non-metals are generally poor conductors of heat and electricity. However, which non-metal is an exception and acts as a good conductor of electricity?

15. Which of the following is a liquid non-metal at room temperature?