Question 21 markMCQSection A

The products formed when Aluminium and Magnesium are burnt in the presence of air respectively are :

Metals and Non-metals
Chemical Properties of Metals

Options

(A)Al3O4Al_3O_4 and MgO2MgO_2
(B)Al2O3Al_2O_3 and MgOMgO
(C)Al3O4Al_3O_4 and MgOMgO
(D)Al2O3Al_2O_3 and MgO2MgO_2

Official answer

Al2O3Al_2O_3 and MgOMgO

Answer keywords:Al2O3Al_2O_3 and MgOMgO

Marking scheme

  1. 1.1 mark

Hint

Recall the products formed when Aluminium and Magnesium are burnt in the presence of air.

Quick oral answer

When Aluminium and Magnesium are burnt in the presence of air, they form Al2O3Al_2O_3 and MgOMgO respectively.

Common mistakes

  1. 1.Students may confuse the products formed when Aluminium and Magnesium are burnt in the presence of air.

Analysis and explanation

The question requires the student to recall the products formed when Aluminium and Magnesium are burnt in the presence of air. The correct answer is Al2O3Al_2O_3 and MgOMgO. The other options are incorrect because Al3O4Al_3O_4 is not a product of the reaction and MgO2MgO_2 is not a valid compound.

Interesting facts

Aluminium and Magnesium are both highly reactive metals that readily form oxides when burnt in air.

Question details

Q2 of 39 questions

Board
CBSE
Class
Class 10
Subject
Science
Year
2025
Section
Section A
Marks
1
Type
MCQ
Chapter
Metals and Non-metals
Topic
Chemical Properties of Metals
Bloom's level
Remembering
Syllabus topic
Chemical Properties of Metals

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How many marks does this question carry in CBSE Class 10 Science 2025?

This question carries 1 mark in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2025 examination.

Which chapter does this question come from in Science?

This question is from the chapter "Metals and Non-metals" in the CBSE Class 10 Science syllabus.

What topic does this question cover in Science?

This question covers the topic "Chemical Properties of Metals" from CBSE Class 10 Science.

What type of question is this in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2025 paper?

This is a MCQ question from Section A in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2025 paper.