Time: 1 Hour
Maximum Marks: 30
Instructions:
Attempt all questions.
Question numbers 1 to 5 carry 1 mark each.
Question numbers 6 to 8 carry 2 marks each.
Question numbers 9 to 11 carry 3 marks each.
Question numbers 12 and 13 carry 5 marks each.
Q1. What is the property of a material that allows it to be beaten into thin sheets called? (1 Mark)
a) Ductility
b) Malleability
c) Sonority
d) Conduction
Q2. Name a metal that is liquid at room temperature. (1 Mark)
a) Iron
b) Copper
c) Mercury
d) Aluminium
Q3. Which non-metal is used in water purification to make drinking water safe? (1 Mark)
a) Carbon
b) Nitrogen
c) Chlorine
d) Sulfur
Q4. What is the term for the ringing sound produced by metals when struck? (1 Mark)
a) Brittleness
b) Malleability
c) Ductility
d) Sonority
Q5. What is the brown deposit formed on iron when it reacts with air and water called? (1 Mark)
a) Oxide
b) Rust
c) Alloy
d) Corrosion
Q6. Name two metals that are soft and can be cut with a knife. (2 Mark)
Q7. Name two methods to prevent rusting of iron. (2 Mark)
Q8. Why are vessel handles often made of wood or plastic? (2 Mark)
Q9: Explain why sodium is stored in kerosene and not in water, and describe the nature of its oxide. (3 Mark)
Q10: Compare the properties of metals and non-metals in terms of their appearance and ability to conduct heat and electricity. (3 Mark)
Q11: Explain the difference between conductors and insulators using examples of materials and their applications. (3 Mark)
Q12: Describe the process of rusting in iron, including the conditions required and its impact on iron objects. Suggest two methods to prevent rusting and explain how they work. (5 Mark)
Q13. Explain why metals are used in cooking vessels and electrical wires, while non-metals are used for handles and insulation. Provide one example for each use and describe the properties involved. (5 Mark)
You can find the solutions of this Unit Test here: Unit Test Solutions: The World of Metals and Non-metals
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