Class: VIII

Science Revision Assignment

CHAPTER 4 METALS AND NON-METALS

Q. 1. Choose the correct option:
1. Which one of the following is a non- metallic element?
(a) Mercury
(b) Sulphar (c) Water
(d) Carbon dioxide
2. The formation of calcium oxide from its elements is a reaction between
(a) Two metals
(b) Two non- metals
(c) A metal and a non-metal (d) An alkali and an acid
3. Which of the metal is used is galvanizing process?
(a) Copper
(b) Zinc
(c) Aluminium
(d) Iron
4. Which of the following can be beaten into thin sheets?
(a) zinc
(b) Phosphorus
(c) Sulphar

(d) Oxygen

5. What type of gold is pure?

(a) 18 carat
(b) 22 carat (c) 24 carat (d) 21 carat
Q2.. Define: ( Give one example of each)
(a) Ductility
(b) Conductivity

(c) Malleability

(d) Metalloids

Q3. Name the following:

a) Two metals which are soft and dull in appearance.
b) A metal in liquid state.
c) A non metal in liquid state.
d) Two non metals in gaseous state.
e) A non metal in solid state.
f) A non metal which is a good conductor of electricity
g) A non metal inhaled during breathing.
h) A non metal used in fertilizers.
i) A metal present in our blood.
Q4. What happens when: (Give chemical reactions wherever possible)
a) Zinc granules are dropped in copper sulphate solution.
b) Magnesium ribbon is burnt in air.
c) Sulphur is burnt in the presence of air.
d) Sulphur dioxide is dissolved in water.
e) Copper pieces are dropped in iron sulphate.