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This document is a worksheet for an 8th grade science class chapter on metals and non-metals. It contains multiple choice, fill in the blank, true/false, and short answer questions about the properties and reactions of metals and non-metals. Some of the questions addressed are about the reactivity series of metals, uses of phosphorus and sulfur, reactions of metals with oxygen, water, and acids, and examples of noble metals like gold and platinum.

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Class 8 Metals New

This document is a worksheet for an 8th grade science class chapter on metals and non-metals. It contains multiple choice, fill in the blank, true/false, and short answer questions about the properties and reactions of metals and non-metals. Some of the questions addressed are about the reactivity series of metals, uses of phosphorus and sulfur, reactions of metals with oxygen, water, and acids, and examples of noble metals like gold and platinum.

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​WORKSHEET

CLASS- VIII

SUBJECT- Science

CHAPTER- 3, Metals and Non- metals

A. Fill in the blanks.


​1. ———is the most abundant metal in the earth’s crust followed by —.
2. Process of purification of metals is called ————-.
3. Metals are used to make bells because of their property of ————.
4. ———- is the most ductile metal.
5. 2Mg + ——— ————> 2MgO

​B. Write true and false.


​1. Silicon, germanium are examples of metalloids. ————-.
2. Copper and silver react with water to liberate H​2 gas.
​ ————-.
3. Curd and pickles can easily be stored in metal containers. ————-.
4. Pure gold is of 24 carats. ————-.
5. Brass is made up of copper and tin. ————-.

​C. Match the following.


​1. Gun metal Gun powder
2. Graphite. Phosphorus
3. Sulphur. Tin + copper + zinc
4. Match- box. Cooking utensils
5. Aluminium Batteries

​D. Answer the following briefly.


​1. Complete the reactivity series.
K— — —-Ca —- —- —-Al—- —- —-Fe.
2. Give the uses of phosphorus and sulphur.
3. Fe + ———- ————> FeCl​2 + ​ ———-.
4. Which metals are the best conductor and the poorest conductor of heat
respectively?
5. Write five physical properties of both metals & non- metals.

​E. Answer the following.


​1. What is meant by metallurgy and an ore?
2. Compare
a. Physical properties (4) of metals & nonmetals
b. Thermal & electrical conductivity
3. Explain the reaction of one metal with oxygen and water by writing the
chemical equations.
4. Give the chemical reaction to show the reaction of a metal with a dil. acid.
5. What do you mean by noble metals? Explain using examples.

​F. Pick the correct option.


​1. ———- are metalloids.
a. Silicon
b. Arsenic
c. Germanium
d. All of above
2. CO​2 +
​ H​2​O ——> ———
a. Carbonic acid
b. Carboxylate
c. Carbonate
d. No reaction
3. Which of these are stored under kerosene ?
a. Sodium
b. Potassium
c. Magnesium
d. Both a & b
4. ———- is the least reactive metal.
a. Gold
b. Silver
c. Platinum
d. Mercury
5. Which of these are noble metals ?
a. Gold
b. Silver
c. Platinum
d. Both a & c
6. Aluminium being light is used to make
a. Aircraft bodies
b. Cooking utensils
c. Foils
d. All of above
7. Copper + Zinc makes ——- alloy.
a. Brass
b. Bronze
c. German silver
d. None
8. Which of these non- metals are used in fertilisers?
a. Nitrogen
b. Phosphorus
c. Iodine
d. Both a & b
9. These metals are very soft
a. Silver
b. Sodium
c. Potassium
d. b & c
10. Pure gold means
a. 22 carats
b. 24 carats
c. 20 carats
d. All of these

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