Science Quiz on elements

 

Author: Sameena Khan, New Delhi

 

1. Which metals are used to make electrical wires?

 

Ans. Copper and Aluminium

 

2. Which metal is liquid at room temperature?

 

Ans. Mercury

 

3. Which metals are poor conductor of heat and electricity?

 

Ans.Mercury and Tungsten

 

4. Which metals are called soft metals?

 

Ans. Sodium and Potassium

 

5. Which metals are used for making jewellery?

 

Ans. Gold, Silver and Platinum

 

6. Which metal is highly reactive?

 

Ans. Sodium

 

7. Which metals are not malleable and ductile?

 

Ans. Zinc, Arsenic and Antimony

 

8. Which metals have low melting and boiling points?

 

Ans. Sodium, Potassium and Mercury

 

9. Which metals have low densities?

 

Ans. Sodium and Potassium

 

10. Which metals are best conductor of heat?

 

Ans. Silver and Copper

 

11. Which metals are highly malleable metals?

 

Ans. Gold and Silver

 

12. Which metals are called noble metals?

 

Ans.Gold and Platinum

 

13. Which non-metal is essential to sustain life on earth?

 

Ans. Oxygen

 

14. Which non-metals are solid at room temperature?

 

Ans. Carbon, Sulphur and Phosphorus

 

15. Which non-metal is a good conductor of heat & electricity?

 

Ans. Graphite

 

16. Which non-metal is used in water purification process?

 

Ans.Chlorine

 

17. Which non-metal is liquid at room temperature?

 

Ans Bromine

 

18. Which non-metal is used to make semi-conductors?

 

Ans. Silicon

 

19. Which non-metal is used for making safety matches and fire works?

 

Ans. Phosphorus

 

20. Which alloy is used for making air-crafts?

 

Ans.Duralumin

 

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