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Metals and Non-metals — MCQ Practice

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Version 1Updated 9 Mar 2026

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Q1medium

Which of the following statements about metals and non-metals is INCORRECT?

Q2easy

Consider the following statements regarding the extraction of metals: 1. Highly reactive metals like Sodium and Aluminium are extracted by electrolytic reduction. 2. Moderately reactive metals like Iron and Zinc are extracted by reduction with carbon. 3. Less reactive metals like Gold and Silver are found in the free state or extracted by hydrometallurgy. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q3easy

Galvanization is a method of protecting iron from rusting by coating it with a thin layer of:

Q4medium

Which of the following alloys contains a non-metal as a significant component?

Q5hard

Consider the following statements about the environmental impacts of metal extraction: 1. Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) is a major concern, leading to water pollution. 2. Recycling metals significantly increases energy consumption compared to primary extraction. 3. Habitat destruction and biodiversity loss are common consequences of open-pit mining. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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