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Describe the reactive nature of aluminium with steam with the help of a balanced chemical reaction.

Important Questions on Metals and Non-metals

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Why should we not throw small pieces of sodium into a laboratory sink?
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Aluminium carbide is treated with water, we get
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What happens when steam is passed over red-hot iron. Write only chemical equation.
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Read the following statements.
Statement I: Sodium metal reacts violently with water to produce heat and fire.
Statement II: Potassium metal reacts violently with water to form potassium hydroxide and hydrogen gas.
 Select the correct answer from the option given below
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Which metal produces dihydrogen (H2) gas by reaction with cold water?
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Explain the reaction of following with water.
(a) potassium
(b) sodium
(c) calcium
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The metal M reacts vigorously with water to form a solution S and a gas G. The solution S turns red litmus to blue whereas gas G, which is lighter than air, burns with a pop sound. Metal M has a low melting point and it is used as a coolant in nuclear reactors.
(a) What is metal M?
(b) What is solution S? Is it acidic or alkaline?
(c) What is gas G?
(d) Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction which takes place when metal M reacts with water.
(e) Is this reaction exothermic or endothermic?
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Explain the reaction of potassium with water.
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Compare the chemical properties of metals and non-metals with respect to reaction of water and dilute acids.
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Why does aluminium not react with water under ordinary conditions?
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Can we keep sodium immersed underwater? Why?
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Make pairs of substances and their properties

Substance Property
a. Potassium bromide 1. Combustible
b. Gold 2. Soluble in water
c. Sulphur 3. No chemical reaction
d. Neon 4. High ductility

 

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Compare the chemical properties of metals and non- metals with respect to reaction of water and dilute acids.
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What happens when calcium reacts with water? Write the chemical equation of the reaction of calcium with water.
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Name the reactions of three metals which react with steam.
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What is the action of water on magnesium? Write equations of the chemical reactions involved.
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Give reasons: Sodium, potassium and lithium are stored under oil.
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What is the action of water on sodium? Write the equations of the chemical reactions involved.
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Give reasons-

Why copper is used to make hot water tanks and not steel (an alloy of iron)?

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Write equations for the reactions of Iron with steam.