EASY
10th CBSE
IMPORTANT
Earn 100

Explain the following: 

NaCl is not a conductor of electricity in solid state whereas it does conduct electricity in aqueous solution as well as in molten state. 

Important Questions on Metals and Non-Metals

EASY
10th CBSE
IMPORTANT

Explain the following:   

Iron articles are galvanised.

EASY
10th CBSE
IMPORTANT

Explain the following: 

Metals like Na, K, Ca and Mg are never found in their free state in nature.

HARD
10th CBSE
IMPORTANT

Given below are the steps for extraction of copper from its ore. Write the reaction involved.

(i) Roasting of copper (I) sulphide.

(ii) Reduction of copper (I) oxide with copper (I) sulphide.

(iii) Electrolytic refining.

EASY
10th CBSE
IMPORTANT
Draw a neat and well labelled diagram for electrolytic refining of copper.
MEDIUM
10th CBSE
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Of the three metals X, Y and Z , X reacts with cold water, Y with hot water and Z with steam only. Identify X , Y and Z and also arrange them in order of increasing reactivity.
MEDIUM
10th CBSE
IMPORTANT
An element A burns with golden flame in air. It reacts with another element B, atomic number 17 to give a product C. An aqueous solution of product C on electrolysis gives a compound D and liberates hydrogen. Identify A , B , C and D. Also write down the equations for the reactions involved.
HARD
10th CBSE
IMPORTANT
Two ores A and B were taken. On heating, ore A gives CO2 whereas, ore B gives SO2. What steps will you take to convert them into metals?