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Explain why metals replace hydrogen from acids, whereas nonmetals do not.

Important Questions on Metals and Nonmetals

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Foundation Science Chemistry FOR CLASS 10>Chapter 5 - Metals and Nonmetals>EXERCISES>Q 5
Sodium hydroxide should not be stored in aluminium containers. Why?
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Foundation Science Chemistry FOR CLASS 10>Chapter 5 - Metals and Nonmetals>EXERCISES>Q 6
Explain why zinc metal can displace copper from copper sulphate solution but copper cannot displace zinc from zinc sulphate solution.
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Foundation Science Chemistry FOR CLASS 10>Chapter 5 - Metals and Nonmetals>EXERCISES>Q 7
Why is sodium kept under kerosene?
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Foundation Science Chemistry FOR CLASS 10>Chapter 5 - Metals and Nonmetals>EXERCISES>Q 8
Explain why sodium is not found in the native state.
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Foundation Science Chemistry FOR CLASS 10>Chapter 5 - Metals and Nonmetals>EXERCISES>Q 9
State any three chemical characteristics of a nonmetal.
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Foundation Science Chemistry FOR CLASS 10>Chapter 5 - Metals and Nonmetals>EXERCISES>Q 10
How are metals refined by electrolytic process?
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Foundation Science Chemistry FOR CLASS 10>Chapter 5 - Metals and Nonmetals>EXERCISES>Q 11
Name three non-metallic oxides which are acidic. What happens when they are dissolved in water?
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Foundation Science Chemistry FOR CLASS 10>Chapter 5 - Metals and Nonmetals>EXERCISES>Q 12
State any four uses of aluminium.