Chapter 4 Materials: Metals and Non-Metals mcqs & important questions science | class 8th

Materials Metals and Non Metals MCQ Questions Class 8 Science with Answers

Chapter 4

MATERIALS : METALS AND NON-METALS

Question. The property of metals by which they can be beaten into thin sheets is called ____
a) Ductility
b) Sheetability
c) Metallic
d) Malleability

Answer : D

Question. The property of metal by which it can be drawn into wires is called ______
a) Ductility
b) Sheetability
c) Metallic
d) Malleability

Answer : A

Question. The metal found in liquid state is
a) Iron
b) Aluminium
c) Mercury
d) Gold

Answer : C

Question. When a copper vessel is exposed to moist air for long, it acquires a dull green coating. The green material is a mixture of
a) Copper oxide and Copper Nitrate
b) Copper hydroxide & Copper Carbonate
c) Copper carbonate and Copper sulphate
d) Copper hydroxide and Copper Nitrate

Answer : B

Question. When sulphur dioxide is dissolved in water __________ is formed.
a) Sulphuric acid
b) Sulphoxy acid
c) Sulphurous acid
d) Sulphur trioxide

Answer : C

Question. Sodium metal is stored in
a) water
b) Kept under open air
c) alcohol
d) Kerosene

Answer : D

Question. Phosphorus is stored in
a) water
b) Kept under open air
c) alcohol
d) Kerosene

Answer : A

Question. Since metals produce ringing sounds, they are said to be ____.
a) Sound metal
b) Sonorous
c) Ring metal
d) malleable

Answer : B

Question. A substance which cannot be broken down further by chemical reactions, by cooling, heating, or by electrolysis, is called ______
a) Metal
b) Non Metal
c) Element
d) Compound

Answer : C

Question. They are not sonorous and are poor conductors of heat and electricity. These materials are
a) elements
b) Metals
c) Compound
d) Non metals

Answer : A

Question: When non-metals react with water then

• a) Non-metals do not react with water
• b) Hydrogen gas is formed
• c) Carbon dioxide gas is formed
• d) None of the options

Answer : A

Question: The metal which can be cut with a knife

• a) Sodium and potassium
• b) Barium and calcium
• c) Sodium and mercury
• d) Potassium and calcium.

Answer : A

Question: Metal oxides are of nature

• a) Basic
• b) Acidic
• c) Netural
• d) None of the options

Answer : A

Question: All metals are solids except

• a) Mercury
• b) Sodium
• c) Calcium
• d) Hydrogen

Answer : A

Question: Materials around us can be classified into

• a) Metals and non-metals
• b) Elements and compounds
• c) Acids and bases
• d) None of the options

Answer : A

Question: The non-metal which is liquid at room temperature is:

• a) Bromine
• b) Carbon
• c) Iodine
• d) Chlorine

Answer : A

Question: The metal which is stored in kerosene:

• a) Sodium
• b) Phosphorus
• c) Magnesium
• d) Magnesium

Answer : A

Question: Non-metals are:

• a) Generally solids and gases
• b) Generally liquids
• c) Generally gases
• d) Generally gases and liquids.

Answer : A

Question: The liquid metal at room temperature

• a) Mercury
• b) Bromine
• c) Sodium
• d) Gold

Answer : A

Question: The most reactive metal is:

• a) Potassium
• b) Iron
• c) Gold
• d) Zinc

Answer : A

Question: What is the product when sulphur reacts with oxygen?

• a) Sulphur dioxide
• b) Sulphurous acid
• c) Sulphuric acid
• d) Sulphur trioxide

Answer : A

Question: The solution of ash of magnesium ribbon is

• a) Basic
• b) Acidic
• c) Neutral
• d) All of the options

Answer : A

Question: Which metal is found in liquid state t room temperature?

• a) Hg
• b) Zn
• c) Fe
• d) Al

Answer : A

Question: The metals that produce ringing sounds, are said to be

• a) Sonorous
• b) Malleable
• c) Lustrous
• d) Hard

Answer : A

Question: The property of metal by which it can be drawn into wires is called

• a) Ductility
• b) Decorating
• c) Malleability
• d) Conductivity

Answer : A

Question: Which one of the following is a good conductor of electricity?

• a) Iron
• b) Plastic
• c) Wood
• d) Glass

Answer : A

Question: All materials shown property of malleability expect

• a) Graphite
• b) Iron
• c) Aluminium
• d) Silver

Answer : A

Question: The property of metals by which they can be beaten in to thin sheets is called

• a) Malleability
• b) Ductility
• c) Conduction
• d) Expansion

Answer : A

Question: Which one of the following is metal?

• a) Na
• b) N
• c) O
• d) C

Answer : A

Question: Which one of the following is non metal?

• a) N
• b) Fe
• c) Al
• d) Zn

Answer : A

Materials: Metals and Non-Metals Class 8 Extra Questions Very Short Answer Type

Question 1.
Name some common metals.
Answer:
Copper, aluminium, iron, silver, gold, etc.

Question 2.
Name some common non-metals.
Answer:
Hydrogen, oxygen, carbon, sulphur, phosphorus, etc.

Question 3.
Give examples of metalloids.
Answer:
Antimony, arsenic, silicon, boron, etc.

Question 4.
Name the property due to which metals shine.
Answer:
Lustre

Question 5.
Name two metals which are soft enough to be cut.
Answer:
Potassium and sodium

Question 6.
Name the property due to which metals can be beaten into thin sheets.
Answer:
Malleability

Question 7.
Which non-metal does conduct heat and electricity?
Answer:
Carbon

Question 8.
Name the property due to which metals can be drawn into wires.
Answer:
Ductility

Question 9.
Name the metal and non-metal which occur in liquid state.
Answer:
Mercury (metal), bromine (non-metal).

Question 10.
Due to which property a bell rings?
Answer:
Sonority

Question 11.
Generally, non-metals are non-lustrous. Name one non-metal which is lustrous.
Answer:
Iodine

Question 12.
State the property of non-metals due to which phosphorus is kept in water.
Answer:
Non-metals do not react with water.

Question 13.
Why some metals displace other metals from their solution?
Answer:
Because of being more reactive than the metals which they displace.

Question 14.
Which metal is used for wrapping food items?
Answer:
Aluminium

Question 15.
Which metal is more reactive: Iron or zinc?
Answer:
Zinc

Question 16.
Which metal is less reactive: Copper or zinc?
Answer:
Copper

Question 17.
Name one metal which does not react with dilute hydrochloric acid.
Answer:
Copper

Question 18.
Whose oxides are basic in nature: Metal or non-metal?
Answer:
Metal

Question 19.
Whose oxides are acidic: Metal or non-metal?
Answer:
Non-metal4

Question 20.
Name two metals which do not react with oxygen even at high temperature.
Answer:
Gold and silver

Question 21.
Classify the following into metals and non-metals:
Copper, iron, graphite, sulphur, aluminium, oxygen
Answer:
Metals: Copper, iron, aluminium
Non-metals: Graphite, sulphur, oxygen

Question 22.
Name two physical properties of metals.
Answer:
Malleability and sonority

Question 23.
What happens when metals react with oxygen?
Answer:
Metal oxides are formed.

Question 24.
What happens when magnesium is burnt in air?
Answer:
Magnesium burns with a white dazzling flame and a white powdery magnesium oxide is formed.

Question 25.
What happens when metals react with water?
Answer:
Metals produce their hydroxides or oxides and hydrogen.

Materials: Metals and Non-Metals Class 8 Extra Questions Short Answer Type

Question 1.
What is a metal?
Answer:
Substances having characteristic properties like malleability, ductility, sonority, conductivity, lustre, – and solidness are called metals. For example, aluminium, copper, zinc, iron, etc.

Question 2.
What are non-metals?
Answer:
Substances which are soft and dull, i.e., non-lustrous, non-sonorous, non-ductile, non-malleable and poor conductor of heat and electricity are called non-metals. For example, oxygen, hydrogen, sulphur, etc.

Question 3.
Mention the physical properties of metals.
Answer:
Physical properties of metals are:

• Malleable
• Lustre
• Sonorous
• Ductile
• Solid
• Good conductor of heat and electricity

Question 4.
What are the physical properties of non-metals?
Answer:
The physical properties of non-metals are:

• Non-malleable
• Non-sonorous
• Non-lustrous, i.e., dull in appearance
• Non-ductile
• Poor conductor of heat and electricity

Question 5.
Explain the term ‘malleability’ with suitable examples.
Answer:
Malleability is the property of metals due to which they can be beaten into thin sheets. For example, if we beat or hammer any metal like aluminium, zinc, iron, copper, etc., it become longer and larger but does not break. Thin sheets can be obtained by this process.

Question 6.
What is ductility? Explain with examples.
Answer:
Ductility is one of the properties of metals due to which they can be drawn into wires. For example, aluminium and copper are drawn into wires and used for electrical and different purposes.

Question 7.
Why aluminium is used for wrapping of food items?
Answer:
Aluminium is a metal and hence possesses malleability property. It can be beaten into thin sheets and can be folded into any shape. It is cheaper than other malleable metals and does not react with food items. That is why it is used as wrapping materials for food items.

Question 8.
Why metals are used in ringing bells?
Answer:
Metals have sonority. Due to this property, they can produce ringing sounds. That is why metals are used in ringing bells.

Question 9.
What are the differences between metals and non-metals? Explain on the basis of their physical properties.
Answer:

• Metals are malleable and give thin sheets after hammering whereas non-metals are brittle and give no sheets.
• Metals are ductile and can be drawn into wires whereas non-metals are non-ductile and can’t be drawn into wires.
• Metals are sonorous and used in ringing bells whereas non-metals are non-sonorous and cannot be used in ringing bells.
• Metals are good conductors of heat and electricity while non-metals are poor conductors.

Question 10.
What happen when a copper vessel is exposed to moist air for long? Also write the equation.
Answer:
When a copper vessel is exposed to moist air for long, it acquires a dull green coating. This green material is a mixture of copper hydroxide [Cu(OH)₂] and copper carbonate (CuCO₃). The reaction is as follows:

Question 11.
What happens when a magnesium ribbon is heated in presence of air?
Answer:
When a magnesium ribbon is heated in presence of air, it burns with a white dazzling flame and a white powdery magnesium oxide is formed.

Question 12.
How do metals and non-metals react with water?
Answer:
Metals produce their hydroxides or oxides and hydrogen when they react with water. Sodium and potassium react with cold water along with the production of a large amount of heat. Magnesium react with boiling water and iron with steam. Gold, silver and platinum do not react with water. Non-metals do not react with water.

Question 13.
With the help of equations, explain the reaction of non-metals with oxygen.
Answer:
Non-metals react with oxygen to form acidic oxides. But most of the non-metals reacts with oxygen on ignition.
The equations follow as:

Question 14.
How do metals and non-metals react with acids?
Answer:
Metals react with acids to form respective salts along with evolution of hydrogen gas that burns with a pop sound. The equation are as follows:

There are some metals like copper, silver, gold and platinum that do not liberate hydrogen with acids. Generally, non-metals do not react with acids.

Question 15.
How do metals and non-metals react with bases?
Answer:
Most of the metals do not react with bases. However, some metals like aluminium, lead and zinc react with strong bases like sodium hydroxide (NaOH) to make complex salts and hydrogen.
Generally, non-metals do not react with bases. Sometimes some complex reactions take place between non-metals and bases.

Question 16.
What is a displacement reaction? Give one example.
Answer:
A chemical reaction in which a more reactive metal displaces a less reactive metal is called displacement , reaction. For example, when zinc (Zn) reacts with copper sulphate (CuSO₂), zinc replaces copper being it more reactive than copper. The equation is

Materials: Metals and Non-Metals Class 8 Extra Questions Long Answer Type

Question 1.
Distinguish between metals and non-metals on the basis of their physical properties.
or
Compare the physical properties of metals and non-metals.
Answer:
Difference between metals and non-metals on the basis of their physical properties.

Physical Properties		Non-metals
1. Malleability	Metals are malleable, i.e., they can be beaten into thin sheets. Exception: Mercury	Non-metals are non- malleable. They are broken into pieces when hammered. Hence they are also called brittle.
2. Sonority	Metals are sonorous, i.e., they pro­duce ringing sound when struck.	Non-metals are non-sonorous.
3. Ductility	Metals are ductile, i.e., they can be drawn into wires. Exception: Mercury	Non-metals are non-ductile.
4. Lustre	Metals are lustrous, i.e., they are shiny.	Non-metals are non-lustrous, i.e., they are dull in appearance. Exception: Graphite and iodine.
5. Hardness or solidness	Metals are hard except sodium and potassium.	Non-metals are soft except diamond.
6. Conductivity	Metals are good conductor of heat and electricity.	Non-metals are poor conductor of heat and electricity. Exception: Graphite is a non-con­ductor of heat and electricity.
7. Density	Metals are of high density except lithium.	Non-metals are of low density.
8. Melting and boiling points.	Metals have high melting and boiling points.	Non-metals have low melting and boiling points except graphite.

Question 2.
Distinguish between metals and non-metals on the basis of their chemical properties.
or
Compare between metals and non-metals on the basis of their chemical properties.
Answer:
Difference between metals and non-metals on the basis of their chemical properties.

Chemical Properties	Metals	Non-metals
1. Reaction with oxygen	Metals react with oxygen to form basic oxides which form bases when dissolve in water.	Non-metals react with oxygen to form acidic oxides which form acids when dissolve in water.
2. Reaction with water	Metals react with water to form their oxides or hydroxides.	Non-metals do not react with water.
3. Reaction with acids	Metals react with acids to produce respective salts along with evolution of hydrogen gas. Some metals like Cu, Ag, Au, etc., do not liberate hydrogen gas.	Non-metals do not react with acids except sulphur which react with hot, concentrated acid.
4. Reaction with bases	Most of the metals do not react with bases. However, some metals like Al, Pb, Zn react with strong bases like NaOH to form complex salts and hy­drogen gas.	Generally, non-metals do not react with bases. Sometimes, some complex reactions take place between non­metals and bases.

Question 3.
Explain chemical properties of metals with examples.
Answer:
(i) Reaction with oxygen or air: Metals react with oxygen to form basic oxides.
Some metals like potassium and sodium react vigorously with oxygen. For example,

Some noble metals like gold, silver and platinum do not react with oxygen. Iron (Fe) and copper (Cu) get rusted when react in presence of oxygen and water (moist air).

(ii) Reaction with water: Metals react with water to form their oxides or hydroxides. Gold, silver and platinum do not react with water. Some metals like sodium, potassium react vigorously with water. For example,

(iii) Reaction with acids: Metals react with acid to form their salts followed by evolution of hydrogen gas. For example,

Some metals like gold, copper, silver, etc., do not liberate hydrogen gas with acids.

(iv) Reaction with bases: Most of the metals do not react with bases. However some metals like aluminium, zinc and lead react with strong bases like sodium hydroxide to make complex salts and produce hydrogen.

(v) Displacement reactions: More reactive metals displace less reactive metals. For example,

In the above reactions, zinc (Zn) and magnesium (Mg) are more reactive than copper (Cu), hence they replace copper from its solution.

Question 4.
Explain with suitable examples the chemical properties of non-metals.
Answer:
Reaction with oxygen: Non-metals react with oxygen to form acidic oxides. But most of them do this on ignition. For example,

They form negative ions and are good oxidising agents.
Reaction with water: Non-metals do not react with water.
Reaction with acids and bases: Generally, non-metals do not react with acids and bases. How¬ever, sometimes some complex reactions take place between non-metals and bases.

Question 5.
What are main uses of metals?
or
How are metals useful to us?
Answer:
Metals are very useful to us in many ways. For example,
(i) Due to their thermal and electrical conductivity, metals are use to make utensils, cooking vessels, wires and appliances. For example, copper and aluminium are mainly used for these purposes.

(ii) Metals like iron and steel are used in various tools, machinery, pipes, rods, sheets, doors, windows, construction works like bridges, roads, buildings, etc.

(iii) Aluminium is used as packaging and wrapping materials. It is also used in aircrafts and automobiles, etc.

(iv) Metals like gold, silver and platinum are used to make jewellery and other decorating items.

(v) Zinc is used in galvanisation and dry cell and chromium in electroplating.

(vi) Lead is used in making electrodes and batteries.

Question 6.
What are the main uses of non-metals?
or
How are non-metals useful to us?
Answer:
Like metals, non-metals also play an important role in our lives. They help us in many ways. For example,
(i) We breathe oxygen which is the basis of life of all living things including human beings. Without it, no living beings can exist alive on this earth.

(ii) CO₂ which is a non-metal oxide is essential for plants to carry out photosynthesis.

(iii) Non-metals like nitrogen and phosphorus are used in fertilisers for better yield of plant. Phosphorus is used in manufacturing of matchsticks and fireworks.

(iv) Non-metal like iodine is used in the purple coloured solution applied on wounds. Sulphur is also used in preparing skin medicines and making ointment due to its fungicidal properties.

(v) Non-metal like chlorine is used in water purification process. Due to its bleaching properties it is used to make bleaching powder.

(vi) Carbon, a non-metal, is used in most of the fuels.

Question 7.
What is reactivity series? Suggest an activity to arrange sodium, magnesium and copper in the order of their decreasing reactivity.
Answer:
Reactivity series is an arrangement of metals in decreasing order of their reactivity from highest to lowest. The metals occupying the higher positions in the activity series are more reactive in displacing the other metals lying below it from the solutions of their salts.

The activity series is a useful guide for predicting the products of metal displacement reactions. For example, placing a strip of zinc metal in a copper (II) sulphate solution will produce metallic copper and zinc sulphate, since zinc is above copper on the series.

A trip of copper placed into a zinc sulphate solution will not produce an appreciable reaction, because copper is below zinc on the series and can’t displace zinc ions from solution.

Activity to arrange sodium, magnesium and copper in the order of their decreasing reactivity:
(i) Take a pinch of sodium with a forceps and place in a beaker containing water. You will notice that sodium reacts vigorously.

(ii) Take a small piece of magnesium ribbon and add warm water to it. Magnesium reacts with warm water to form magnesium oxide and hydrogen gas. Magnesium reacts very slowly with cold water.

(iii) Take small pieces of copper turnings and add warm water to it. It doesn’t react with warm water also.

Hence, increasing order of reactivity is Na > Mg> Cu.

Materials: Metals and Non-Metals Class 8 Extra Questions HOTS

Question 1.
Why does calcium float in water?
Answer:
The hydrogen gas formed on adding calcium to water sticks to the surface of calcium solid and make it float in water.

Question 2.
Zinc sulphate forms a colourless solution in water. Will you observe any colour on adding copper turning in it?
Answer:
No, because copper is less reactive than zinc and will not be able to displace zinc from its salt solution

Question 3.
A doctor prescribed a tablet to a patient suffering from iron deficiency. The tablet does not look like iron. Explain.
Answer:
The tablet is not made of iron metal, instead it contains a salt of iron.

Question 4.
Ram stored copper sulphate solution in a container made of iron. He observed certain changes after few hours. Can you tell what changes did he observed?
Answer:
Blue colour solution of copper sulphate has changed to green colour of ferrous sulphate. The iron container was found to be corroded from many places. A red powdery deposit of copper sulphate was found on the iron container.

Question 5.
Imagine that gold is reactive like copper. Will it be still wanted? Why or why not?
Answer:
If gold becomes reactive like copper then its use in ornaments will decline. This is because due to its increase reactivity it will lose its shine frequently which in turn will reduce its demand.

Materials: Metals and Non-Metals Class 8 Extra Questions Value Based (VBQs)

Question 1.
Gold is a very precious metal. Pure gold is very soft and is thus not suitable for making jewellery. It is alloyed with either silver or copper to make it hard. But some jewellers mix a large quantity of copper and silver in gold to earn more profit.

(a) What precautions should you take while purchasing gold jewellery?
(b) What standard you must see on gold ornaments?
(c) What value of shopkeeper’s are shown here?
Answer:
(a) We must see the carat of gold jewellery, current price and BIS hallmark on it.
(b) BIS hallmark.
(c) Some shopkeeper’s are greedy, mean, cheater and money minder.

Question 2.
Mercury is largely used in thermometers to measure the temperature. It is a very dangerous metal as its density is very high. If it get into the food chain, it leads to mercury poisoning.
(a) What two precautions you must take while handling equipments containing mercury?
(b) Why mercury is used in thermometers?
(c) Can you suggest other alternatives to mercury thermometers?
Answer:
(a)

• We must handle the equipments carefully and firmly.
• If there is a mercury spill, we must leave the area immediately and inform our parents or teachers.

(b) Mercury is a good conductor of heat. Hence, the slightest change in temperature i° otable when it is used in a thermometer.
(c) Digital thermometer and spirit thermometer.