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iGCSE Chemistry Multiple Choice (Extended) : 9.1 Properties of metals: Exam Style Questions Paper 2

Question

 Three metal compounds, J, K and L, are heated using a Bunsen burner.

The results are shown.

J colourless gas produced, which relights a glowing splint

K colourless gas produced, which turns limewater milky

L no reaction

Which row identifies J, K and L?

Answer/Explanation

Ans:

C

Question

Which statements about the general properties of metals are correct?

  1. They are good conductors of heat and electricity.
  2. They have low melting points.
  3. They react with dilute acids to form a salt and water.
  4. They react with oxygen to form basic oxides.

A 1 and 2                B 1 and 4                C 2 and 3                 D 3 and 4

Answer/Explanation

Ans:

B

Question

 The electronic structure of element Z is 2,8,1.

Which statements about Z are correct?

  1. It is a metal.
  2. It has two outer-shell electrons.
  3. It is in Period 3.

A 1, 2 and 3               B 1 and 2 only                C 1 and 3 only                D 2 only

Answer/Explanation

Ans:

C

Question

 Which row explains why copper is a good conductor of electricity at room temperature?

Answer/Explanation

Ans:

B

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