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In what respect does graphite resemble a metal?

Important Questions on Metals and Nonmetals

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Foundation Science Chemistry FOR CLASS 10>Chapter 5 - Metals and Nonmetals>EXERCISES>Q 1
How do we classify elements into metals and nonmetals on the basis of electronic configurations of their atoms? Give two examples to support your answer.
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Foundation Science Chemistry FOR CLASS 10>Chapter 5 - Metals and Nonmetals>EXERCISES>Q 2
Give reasons why metals are good conductors, whereas non-metals are bad conductors.
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Foundation Science Chemistry FOR CLASS 10>Chapter 5 - Metals and Nonmetals>EXERCISES>Q 3
Name two significant properties of a metal.
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Foundation Science Chemistry FOR CLASS 10>Chapter 5 - Metals and Nonmetals>EXERCISES>Q 4
Explain why metals replace hydrogen from acids, whereas nonmetals do not.
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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.