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Question (31)
QN00991
Which statement correctly compares sodium and phosphorus?
  • (A) Both are stored under kerosene.
  • (B) Both react vigorously with air.
  • (C) Both are non-metals.
  • (D) Both are poor conductors of heat.

Correct Answer: B
Explanation:

Both substances are highly reactive with air.

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Question (32)
QN00992
What makes phosphorus different from sulfur in air?
  • (A) Phosphorus ignites easily in air.
  • (B) Sulfur reacts faster than phosphorus.
  • (C) Sulfur is stored under water.
  • (D) Phosphorus is a metal.

Correct Answer: A
Explanation:

Phosphorus catches fire easily in air.

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Question (33)
QN00993
Which condition is safest for storing white phosphorus?
  • (A) In open air
  • (B) Under water
  • (C) In sunlight
  • (D) In dry sand

Correct Answer: B
Explanation:

Water prevents phosphorus from reacting with air.

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Question (34)
QN00994
Which of the following metals does not require storage in kerosene?
  • (A) Sodium
  • (B) Potassium
  • (C) Iron
  • (D) Lithium

Correct Answer: C
Explanation:

Iron is comparatively less reactive.

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Question (35)
QN00995
A student accidentally leaves sodium exposed to moist air. What is most likely to happen?
  • (A) Sodium remains unchanged
  • (B) Sodium reacts vigorously
  • (C) Sodium becomes brittle
  • (D) Sodium freezes

Correct Answer: B
Explanation:

Sodium reacts rapidly with moisture in air.

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Question (36)
QN00996
Which statement explains why sodium and phosphorus are examples of substances behaving differently in air and water?
  • (A) They are unreactive substances.
  • (B) They require ordinary storage methods.
  • (C) They show unusually high reactivity.
  • (D) They are mixtures of metals and non-metals.

Correct Answer: C
Explanation:

Both substances are highly reactive.

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Question (37)
QN00997
Which of the following substances needs maximum protection from oxygen in air?
  • (A) Copper
  • (B) Iron
  • (C) White phosphorus
  • (D) Aluminium

Correct Answer: C
Explanation:

White phosphorus ignites easily in oxygen.

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Question (38)
QN00998
Which pair contains substances that are stored differently due to their reactivity?
  • (A) Iron and copper
  • (B) Sodium and phosphorus
  • (C) Aluminium and zinc
  • (D) Silver and gold

Correct Answer: B
Explanation:

Sodium and phosphorus require special storage methods.

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Question (39)
QN00999
The reaction of sodium with water demonstrates that some metals can be:
  • (A) Completely non-reactive
  • (B) Highly reactive with water
  • (C) Acidic in nature
  • (D) Poor conductors of heat

Correct Answer: B
Explanation:

Some metals react vigorously with water.

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Question (40)
QN001000
Which conclusion can be drawn from the special storage methods of sodium and phosphorus?
  • (A) Reactive substances require careful handling and storage.
  • (B) All metals react violently with water.
  • (C) All non-metals are stored under water.
  • (D) Kerosene reacts with all metals.

Correct Answer: A
Explanation:

Highly reactive substances need special safety measures.

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