Chemical Reactions of Aluminium and Zinc Oxides

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What is unique about gold and silver in nature?

  • They are highly reactive
  • They are always found in their combined state
  • They are always found in their free state (correct)
  • They are not found in nature

What is the nature of metallic oxides?

  • They are basic (correct)
  • They are neutral
  • They are acidic
  • They are amphoteric

Which non-metal is known for its lustrous property?

  • Phosphorus
  • Sulfur
  • Iodine (correct)
  • Chlorine

What is the green substance formed on a copper plate left exposed to air for a week in a bathroom?

<p>Basic copper carbonate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What occurs when a metal loses an electron and a non-metal gains it?

<p>An electrovalent compound is formed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the state of ionic compounds at room temperature?

<p>Solids (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when calcium is treated with water?

<p>It reacts violently with water and releases hydrogen (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which metal would be displaced from the solution of its salts by other three metals?

<p>Cu (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which state do ionic compounds conduct electricity?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the oxide of iron obtained on prolonged reaction of iron with steam?

<p>Fe3O4 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of metals?

<p>Earth's crust (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which element reacts with oxygen to give a compound with a high melting point?

<p>Calcium (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of extracting metals from their ores?

<p>Metallurgy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following metals is typically extracted by electrolysis?

<p>Potassium (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for naturally occurring elements or compounds in the Earth's crust?

<p>Minerals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following metals is typically found in its free state in nature?

<p>Silver (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is collected over water after the metal reacts with steam?

<p>Hydrogen gas (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which metal has the slowest reaction with steam?

<p>Iron (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when hydrogen gas is tested with a lighted match stick?

<p>It burns with a 'pop' sound (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following metals does NOT react with water or steam?

<p>Lead (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the product formed when metals react with dilute acids?

<p>Salt and hydrogen gas (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What gas is NOT evolved when a metal reacts with nitric acid?

<p>Hydrogen (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which metals can dissolve in Aqua-Regia?

<p>All metals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What mixture ratio is used to create Aqua-Regia?

<p>1 part nitric acid and 3 parts hydrochloric acid (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of oxide is formed by aluminium and zinc metals?

<p>Amphoteric oxide (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the products when aluminium oxide reacts with hydrochloric acid?

<p>Aluminium chloride and water (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the reaction between aluminium oxide and sodium hydroxide, what does aluminium oxide act as?

<p>Acidic oxide (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the product of the reaction between zinc oxide and hydrochloric acid?

<p>Zinc chloride (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When zinc oxide reacts with sodium hydroxide, what compound is formed?

<p>Sodium zincate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which metal reacts violently with cold water to form metal hydroxide and hydrogen gas?

<p>Sodium (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the product when calcium reacts with water?

<p>Calcium hydroxide and hydrogen gas (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do aluminium and iron produce when they react with steam?

<p>Aluminium oxide and iron oxide with hydrogen gas (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the atomic number of calcium?

<p>20 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the electron configuration of an oxygen atom?

<p>2,6 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which property of gold makes it suitable for making ornaments?

<p>Ductility and lustre (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which metals melt when kept on the palm?

<p>Gallium and caesium (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true about silver and copper?

<p>They are the best conductors of heat. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are sodium and potassium stored under oil?

<p>They react with water (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when soft iron nails are dipped in a strong solution of copper sulphate?

<p>A greenish-black solution is formed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is aluminium's corrosion less than that of iron?

<p>Aluminium is covered with a strong protective layer of oxide (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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