NCERT Quiz - Class 10 Science Chapter 3 MCQs

Exercise : Class 10 Science Chapter 3 MCQs — General Questions
1.

Which of the following pairs will give displacement reactions?

A
NaCl solution and copper metal
B
MgCl2 solution and aluminium metal
C
FeSO4 solution and silver metal
D
AgNO3 solution and copper metal.
Answer: D
Explanation:
When copper metal is placed in a silver nitrate solution, a spontaneous single-displacement reaction occurs because copper is more reactive than silver.

2.

Which of the following methods is suitable for preventing an iron frying pan from rusting?

A
Applying grease
B
Applying paint
C
Applying a coating of zinc
D
All of the above.
Answer: C
Explanation:
Applying a coating of zinc or galvanization is the most suitable for a frying pan

3.

An element reacts with oxygen to give a compound with a high melting point. This compound is also soluble in water. The element is likely to be:

A
calcium
B
carbon
C
silicon
D
iron.
Answer: A
Explanation:
The element is calcium. Calcium reacts with oxygen to form calcium oxide. Question talks about melting point means compound likely to be a solid.

4.

Food cans are coated with tin and not with zinc because:

A
zinc is costlier than tin.
B
zinc has a higher melting point than tin.
C
zinc is more reactive than tin.
D
zinc is less reactive than tin.
Answer: C
Explanation:
Zinc is more reactive than tin and it can react with the food contents inside the can.