1.
Which of the following non-metals conduct electricity?
Diamond
Graphite
Silicon
Vanadium
2.
Which of the following alloys contain copper?
I. Brass
II. Bronze
III. Duralumin
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III
3.
Aluminium is used for making high tension cables because it is
I. light.
II. highly conducting.
III. brittle.
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III
4.
Which of the following metals is a liquid at room temperature?
Lead
Aluminium
Silver
Mercury
5.
Which of the following non-metals conduct electricity?
Diamond
Graphite
Silicon
Vanadium
6.
Carbon (IV) oxide is used to extinguish fires because it
is fully oxidized.
occurs naturally.
is heavier than air.
is a reducing agent.
7.
Which of the following alloys contain copper?
I. Brass
II. Bronze
III. Duralumin
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III
8.
Aluminium is used for making high tension cables because it is
I. light.
II. highly conducting.
III. brittle.
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III
9.
Which of the following metals is a liquid at room temperature?
Lead
Aluminium
Silver
Mercury
10.
Plastics have become important substitutes for metals n manufacturing industries because of their
I. anti-rust properties.
II. relative cheapness.
III. ability to be moulded into shapes.
Which of the statements above are correct?
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III
11.
Metals are normally used as electrical wires because they are
brittle.
ductile.
elastic.
malleable.
12.
Copper and silver are able to resist corrosion and are therefore suitable for making
alloys.
coins.
transistors.
paints.
13.
The bond formed between magnesium and chlorine is likely to be
I. hydrogen bond.
II. ionic bond.
III. covalent bond.
I only.
II only.
II and III only.
I and III only.