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Differentiate between roasting and calcination.

Important Questions on Metals and Non-Metals

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Elements 'Q' and 'S' react together to form an ionic compound under normal conditions. What will be the physical state of the compound 'QS'? Can both 'Q' and 'S' be metals? Justify your answer.
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Show the formation of NaCl from sodium and chloride atoms by the transfer of electrons.
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Why does sodium chloride have a high melting point?
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Give reason for the following:

Zinc oxide is generally considered as an amphoteric oxide.

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Give reason for the following:

Zirconium is known as a strategic metal.

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Give reason for the following:

Nitrogen is used to preserve food. 

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Give one example of a most malleable and ductile metal.
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Give one example of a metal which is the best conductor of heat.