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Metals and Non-Metals – GK Quiz with Answers – Level 2

Intermediate chemistry GK on metals and non-metals with statement, matching and ordering questions on the reactivity series, amphoteric oxides, thermit welding, alloys and corrosion prevention.

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Questions
50
Duration
30 min
Marks
50

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Attempts
100
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About this test

Metals and Non-Metals Level 2 GK Quiz: Reactivity, Oxides and Alloys

Metals and Non-Metals Level 2 is an intermediate chemistry GK set that moves from one-line recall to statement, matching, ordering and odd-one-out questions. It covers the reactivity series, amphoteric oxides, extraction processes, alloys and corrosion. Aptitude360 provides a solution for every question.

Topics tested in this Level 2 metals and non-metals quiz

  • Ordering metals by reactivity, and positions relative to hydrogen, copper, silver and aluminium
  • Oxides that react with both acids and bases, and the general nature of metal and non-metal oxides
  • Matching processes with uses: roasting, calcination, thermit welding of railway tracks and electrolytic refining
  • Alloy constituents: steel, solder and amalgam, plus carat purity of gold
  • Corrosion and its prevention: chrome plating, alloying and anodising, with the rust-resistant Iron Pillar in Delhi
  • Exceptions in properties: soft metals, low-melting metals, graphite and diamond

Key concepts that decide statement-based questions

  • Why highly reactive sodium and potassium are stored under kerosene and react violently with water
  • Why the thermit reaction suits welding: it releases enough heat to give molten iron
  • Anodising is a protective coating method, not an extraction method
  • Why solder's low melting point makes it useful for joining electrical wires

Revision tips for intermediate metals questions

  • Write the reactivity series from memory and practise placing any two metals relative to each other
  • For odd-one-out items, first name the property being compared before checking options
  • Link each process to its ore type and its purpose to avoid mix-ups in matching lists

Who should take this Level 2 chemistry quiz

It suits general awareness learners who know the basics of metals and non-metals and now want exam-style statement and matching practice.

FAQs about Metals and Non-Metals – GK Quiz with Answers – Level 2

What is the reactivity series of metals?
The reactivity series lists metals in decreasing order of reactivity, with potassium near the top and gold at the bottom. A more reactive metal can displace a less reactive one from its salt solution.
Why are sodium and potassium kept in kerosene?
Sodium and potassium react vigorously with oxygen and moisture in air and can catch fire. Keeping them under kerosene cuts off contact with air and water.
What is the difference between roasting and calcination?
Roasting is heating a sulphide ore strongly in excess air to convert it into an oxide. Calcination is heating a carbonate ore strongly in limited air to convert it into an oxide.
What is solder made of and why is it used?
Solder is an alloy of lead and tin. Its low melting point makes it useful for joining electrical wires.

Test structure

How the paper is split, and how long each part runs. A section you have finished cannot be returned to.

SectionQuestionsTime
Metals and Non-Metals GK Level 25030 min

Marking & rules

Total marks
50 across 50 questions.
Negative marking
A wrong answer costs marks. Leaving a question unanswered costs nothing.
Attempts
100 in total. An attempt is spent the moment you begin one.

What you get when you submit

The analysis is ready the moment you submit the paper.

Score and accuracy

Marks, percentage, right, wrong and skipped, and the time you took.

Section by section

The same figures for each section, so a weak one cannot hide in an average.

The full answer key

Every question with your answer, the right one, the working, and the video where there is one.

Where you stand

Your score against the spread of everyone else who has sat this test.

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