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Earn 100

Give reason for the following:
Sodium metal is stored under kerosene.

Important Questions on Metals and Non-metals

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Give reason for the following:
Graphite is used in writing pencils.
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Give reason for the following:
Electric wires are made from aluminium and copper.
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Give reason for the following:
Nickel and zinc are used for coating iron for protection against corrosion.
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Give reason for the following:
Jewellery is made from silver, gold and platinum.
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Mercury is the only liquid metal.
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Bromine is the only liquid non-metal.
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The oxide of metal is acidic in nature.
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Copper replaces iron from iron sulphide solution.