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Earn 100

Distinguish between roasting and calcination.

Important Questions on Metals and Non-Metals

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A yellow malleable alloy is made up of two metals A and B. On treatment with dilute sulphuric acid, A dissolves from the surface of the alloy to form a colourless solution. B remains undissolved and is found to have a reddish brown colour. Identify metals A and B. Explain the reactions involved. 

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Give six characteristic differences between metals and non-metals.
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Discuss different methods for the refinement and purification of metals after enrichment of ores. 

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What is corrosion of metals? Name one metal which does not corrode and one metal which corrodes on being kept in atmosphere.
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How will you show that rusting of iron needs oxygen and moisture at the same time.
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What is an 'activity series' of metal? Arrange the metals ZnMgAlCu and Fe in a decreasing order of reactivity.
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What would you observe when you put-

some zinc pieces into blue copper sulphate solution?

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What would you observe when you put

Some copper pieces into green ferrous sulphate solution?