Question

Materials around us can be classified into (a) Elements and compounds (b) Metals and non-metals (c) Acids and bases (d) None of these.

• A. Elements and Compounds
• B. Metals and Non-Metals
• C. Acids and bases
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Metals and Non-Metals

Explanation for correct answer

(B) Metals and Non-Metals

1. Materials is a substance or mixture of substances that constitutes an object.
2. Materials can be classified on the basis of their physical and chemical properties and it can be classified into metals and non-metals.
3. So, option (B) is correct.

Explanation for incorrect answer

Option (A) Elements and compounds

1. Elements and compounds are the smallest components of materials.
2. Hence option (B) is incorrect.

Option (C) Acids and Bases

1. Acids and bases are chemical properties of materials not an classification.
2. Hence, option (B) is incorrect.

Therefore, Materials can be classified into metals and non-metals. hence option (B) is correct.