Struggling with Chapter 3 of Class 10 Science? You’re not alone. Metals and Non-metals is one of the most scoring chapters in the CBSE syllabus, and mastering it can give you a strong edge in board exams. At Convex Classes Jaipur, we’ve compiled the most important questions and answers to help you revisefaster and smarter.
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METEL-AND-NON-METELWhy This Chapter Matters
- Frequently asked in CBSE Term I & II exams
- Covers key concepts like physical and chemical properties, reactivity series, corrosion, and extraction
- Appears in MCQs, short answers, and long answers
Question Categories Covered
| Type | No. of Questions | Marks Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| Very Short Answer | 5 | 1 mark each |
| Short Answer | 5 | 2–3 marks each |
| Long Answer | 5 | 5 marks each |
Sample Questions & Answers
Very Short Answer
Q. Name one metal that is liquid at room temperature.
👉 Answer: Mercury
Q. Which gas is produced when a metal reacts with acid?
👉 Answer: Hydrogen gas
Short Answer
Q. Why is sodium stored in kerosene?
👉 Answer: Sodium is highly reactive and reacts with air and water. Kerosene prevents this reaction.
Q. What is corrosion? Give one example
. 👉 Answer: Corrosion is the slow destruction of metals due to chemical reactions. Example: Rusting of iron.
Long Answer
Q. Explain the physical properties of metals.
👉 Answer: Metals are hard, lustrous, malleable, ductile, sonorous, and good conductors of heat and electricity.
Q. Describe the extraction process of metals from ores.
👉 Answer: It involves concentration, conversion to oxide, reduction, and refining.
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