Science Practice Quiz 26

Q1.Which of the following metals are stated to be the best conductors of heat?

A. Lead and mercury B. Iron and zinc C. Silver and copper D. Gold and aluminium

Q2.Which metals are comparatively poor conductors of heat?

A. Silver and gold B. Copper and iron C. Lead and mercury D. Zinc and aluminium

Q3.What is a general characteristic of metals mentioned in the text regarding their physical state?

A. They are generally soft. B. They are generally brittle. C. They are generally hard. D. They are generally liquid at room temperature.

Q4.According to the provided text, what material is commonly used as a coating for electric wires in homes?

A. Polyvinylchloride (PVC) B. Rubber-like material C. Both Polyvinylchloride (PVC) and rubber-like material D. Graphite

Q5.What term is used to describe metals that produce a sound on striking a hard surface?

A. Malleable B. Ductile C. Sonorous D. Lustrous

Q6.Based on the properties mentioned in the text, why are school bells typically made of metals?

A. Metals are good conductors of electricity. B. Metals are generally hard. C. Metals are sonorous. D. Metals are malleable.

Q7.How does the number of non-metals compare to the number of metals?

A. There are significantly more non-metals than metals. B. There are very few non-metals as compared to metals. C. The number of non-metals and metals is approximately equal. D. The text does not provide this comparison.

Q8.Which of the following elements is listed as an example of a non-metal in the provided text?

A. Iron B. Copper C. Sulphur D. Aluminium

Q9.Which of the following non-metals is an exception and exists as a liquid at room temperature?

A. Carbon B. Sulphur C. Bromine D. Oxygen

Q10.What is a general electrical property of metals?

A. Metals are poor conductors of electricity. B. Metals are good insulators. C. Metals are good conductors of electricity. D. Metals only conduct electricity when heated.

Sign in with Email

Science Practice Quiz 26