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Properties and Uses of Metals and Nonmetals
Chemistry
This content explores the physical and chemical properties of metals and nonmetals, their common uses, and the process of corrosion and its prevention. It also introduces metalloids and their applications.
Metals
Nonmetals
Properties
30 Questions
Medium
Ages 12+
Feb 13, 2026
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This study set covers Chemistry through
30 practice questions.
This content explores the physical and chemical properties of metals and nonmetals, their common uses, and the process of corrosion and its prevention. It also introduces metalloids and their applications. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
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1
Which metal is the most widely used?
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A
Gold
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B
Iron
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C
Copper
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D
Aluminium
2
Cast iron is generally used for making what?
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A
Permanent magnets
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B
Stove burners
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C
Jewellery
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D
Electrical wires
3
Which metal is used for making permanent magnets and engine parts?
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A
Iron
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B
Gold
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C
Copper
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D
Aluminium
4
Wrought iron is used for making which of the following?
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A
Anchors
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B
Jewellery
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C
Electrical wires
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D
Statues
5
Which metal is primarily used in making jewellery?
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A
Iron
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B
Gold
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C
Copper
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D
Aluminium
6
Copper is commonly used to make what?
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A
Jewellery
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B
Dental fillings
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C
Electrical wires
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D
Packaging foil
7
Which metal alloy is used to make statues and coins?
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A
Bronze
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B
Duralium
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C
Magnalium
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D
Solder
8
Aluminium is used to make electrical wires and cables for what kind of use?
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A
Domestic and industrial
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B
Only industrial
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C
Only domestic
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D
Only agricultural
9
What is thin foil of aluminium used for?
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A
Making coins
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B
Packaging food materials
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C
Making statues
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D
Manufacturing aeroplane parts
10
Due to its low density, aluminium is used in which industry?
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A
Textile industry
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B
Construction industry
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C
Food processing industry
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D
Pharmaceutical industry
11
Alloys like duralium and magnalium, made from aluminium, are used for making parts of what?
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A
Ships
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B
Trains
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C
Aeroplanes
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D
Bicycles
12
Aluminium powder is used in making paints and what else?
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A
Fertilizers
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B
Explosives
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C
Soaps
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D
Detergents
13
Which two metals are very good conductors of electricity?
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A
Iron and Zinc
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B
Copper and Aluminium
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C
Gold and Silver
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D
Lead and Tin
14
Zinc is used to galvanize iron sheets to prevent them from what?
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A
Melting
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B
Rusting
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C
Corrosion
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D
Becoming brittle
15
Zinc is used in making which type of cells?
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A
Solar cells
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B
Fuel cells
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C
Dry cells
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D
Batteries
16
Nickel and chromium can be electroplated on iron for what purpose?
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A
To increase its weight
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B
To make it more brittle
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C
To prevent corrosion and for decoration
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D
To make it a better conductor
17
Stainless steel is an alloy of iron with which two metals?
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A
Copper and Zinc
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B
Chromium and Nickel
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C
Aluminium and Magnesium
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D
Lead and Tin
18
Galvanisation protects iron by coating it with a thin layer of what?
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A
Tin
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B
Nickel
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C
Chromium
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D
Zinc
19
The process of depositing a thin layer of zinc on iron is called what?
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A
Electroplating
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B
Alloying
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C
Galvanisation
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D
Tinning
20
Galvanised iron is used for making which of the following?
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A
Jewellery
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B
Cutlery
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C
Roof sheets
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D
Surgical equipment
21
Tin is a corrosion-resistant and non-toxic metal used for making containers for what?
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A
Chemicals
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B
Fuels
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C
Foodstuffs
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D
Medicines
22
Connecting iron to a more reactive metal to prevent rusting is called what?
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A
Galvanisation
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B
Tinning
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C
Alloying
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D
Cathodic protection
23
What is the basic nature of rust confirmed by using red litmus paper?
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A
Red
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B
Blue
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C
Green
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D
Yellow
24
What is the basic nature of the green deposit on copper articles?
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A
Acidic
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B
Basic
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C
Neutral
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D
Alkaline
25
Elements that show properties of both metals and nonmetals are called what?
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A
Alloys
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B
Compounds
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C
Metalloids
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D
Minerals
26
Boron is used in making which type of glass?
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A
Pyrex glass
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B
Borosilicate glass
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C
Tempered glass
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D
Stained glass
27
Silicon is an integral part of which industry?
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A
Automotive industry
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B
Aerospace industry
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C
Electronics industry
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D
Textile industry
28
Tungsten disulphide is used as a high-performance what?
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A
Catalyst
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B
Lubricant
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C
Pigment
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D
Explosive
29
Antimony is used in the semiconductor industry as a dopant for which element?
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A
Silicon
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B
Germanium
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C
Boron
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D
Aluminium
30
Antimony trioxide is used as a flame retardant in which materials?
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A
Glass and ceramics
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B
Adhesives, plastics, rubber and textile
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C
Paper and cardboard
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D
Wood and metal
