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Explore the properties, reactions, and uses of metals and non-metals, understanding their role in daily life and industrial applications.
Metals and Non-metals - Practice Worksheet
Strengthen your foundation with key concepts and basic applications.
This worksheet covers essential long-answer questions to help you build confidence in 'Metals and Non-metals' from 'Science' for 'Class X' (Science).
Questions
Explain the physical properties of metals with examples.
Recall the activities demonstrating metallic lustre, malleability, and ductility.
Describe the reaction of metals with oxygen and the nature of their oxides.
Think about the experiment where magnesium ribbon burns in air.
What happens when metals react with water? Explain with examples.
Recall the activity where different metals were reacted with water and steam.
Explain the process of electrolytic refining of metals with an example.
Consider the setup with anode, cathode, and electrolyte in the refining process.
Discuss the occurrence of metals in nature and the process of extraction.
Refer to the reactivity series and the methods of extraction mentioned.
What are alloys? Explain their importance with examples.
Think about common alloys and their uses in daily life.
Explain corrosion and methods to prevent it.
Recall the experiment showing conditions necessary for iron to rust.
Describe the chemical properties of non-metals with examples.
Consider the reactions of non-metals with oxygen and hydrogen.
What is the reactivity series of metals? How is it useful?
Recall the displacement reactions and extraction processes discussed.
Explain the formation and properties of ionic compounds.
Think about the electron transfer between sodium and chlorine.
Metals and Non-metals - Mastery Worksheet
Advance your understanding through integrative and tricky questions.
This worksheet challenges you with deeper, multi-concept long-answer questions from Metals and Non-metals to prepare for higher-weightage questions in Class X Science.
Questions
Explain the physical properties of metals and non-metals with examples. How do these properties influence their uses in daily life?
Focus on properties like malleability, ductility, conductivity, and state at room temperature.
Compare the reactivity of metals with oxygen, water, and acids. Provide examples to support your answer.
Consider the activity series of metals to compare reactivity.
Describe the process of electrolytic refining of copper with a diagram. Why is this method preferred?
Think about the setup: anode, cathode, electrolyte, and the movement of ions.
What are amphoteric oxides? Give two examples and write their reactions with acids and bases.
Look for oxides that can act as both acidic and basic.
Explain the thermit reaction with its application. Write the balanced chemical equation.
Focus on the reaction between iron oxide and aluminium.
How does the reactivity series help in predicting the displacement reactions? Give an example.
Use the series to see which metal can displace another.
What is corrosion? Explain the conditions necessary for rusting of iron and methods to prevent it.
Think about the chemical reaction of iron with oxygen and water.
Differentiate between roasting and calcination with examples. Why are these processes important in metallurgy?
Focus on the type of ore and the presence of air.
Why are alloys preferred over pure metals for making jewelry and utensils? Give examples.
Consider properties like hardness, durability, and resistance to corrosion.
Explain the formation of ionic compounds with the example of sodium chloride. Include electron transfer and properties.
Focus on electron transfer and resulting ionic bond.
Metals and Non-metals - Challenge Worksheet
Push your limits with complex, exam-level long-form questions.
The final worksheet presents challenging long-answer questions that test your depth of understanding and exam-readiness for 'Metals and Non-metals' in 'Class X'.
Questions
Explain why gold and silver are used for making jewelry, considering their reactivity and physical properties.
Consider the position of gold and silver in the reactivity series and their physical properties like malleability and ductility.
Describe the process of electrolytic refining of copper with a neat diagram. Why is this method preferred for obtaining pure copper?
Think about the need for high purity in metals used for electrical conductivity.
Compare and contrast the physical properties of metals and non-metals, giving examples for each property.
List properties and find exceptions to highlight the contrast.
Analyze the thermit reaction's industrial applications, especially in welding railway tracks. What makes this reaction suitable for such purposes?
Consider the reaction's energy output and the properties of the products.
Why is aluminum extracted by electrolysis rather than by reduction with carbon? Discuss the implications of this method on the cost and purity of aluminum.
Think about aluminum's position in the reactivity series and the energy requirements of electrolysis.
Investigate the conditions under which iron rusts. Propose and justify methods to prevent rusting in different scenarios.
Consider the necessity of both oxygen and moisture for rusting and tailor prevention methods accordingly.
Evaluate the environmental impact of extracting metals from their ores. Suggest sustainable practices to mitigate these impacts.
Consider the stages of metal extraction that have the highest environmental footprint.
Why are alloys like brass and bronze preferred over pure metals for certain applications? Discuss with reference to their properties.
Compare the properties of alloys with those of their constituent metals.
Explain the formation of ionic compounds with the example of sodium chloride. How do their properties differ from covalent compounds?
Focus on the electron transfer in ionic bonding versus electron sharing in covalent bonding.
Discuss the significance of the reactivity series in predicting the outcomes of displacement reactions. Provide examples to illustrate your answer.
Use the reactivity series to predict which metal can displace another in a given reaction.
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