List the characteristics of non-metals.
 

Important Questions on Metals and Non-metals

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SCIENCE For Class VIII>Chapter 4 - Metals and Non-metals>Test Your Learning Outcome>Q 3

Which metals is found as liquid at room temperature?

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SCIENCE For Class VIII>Chapter 4 - Metals and Non-metals>Test Your Learning Outcome>Q 4

A cotton thread cannot support a heavy weight as a metallic wire can. What name has been given to this strength?

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SCIENCE For Class VIII>Chapter 4 - Metals and Non-metals>Test Your Learning Outcome>Q 5

Why are electric wires made of aluminium or copper?

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SCIENCE For Class VIII>Chapter 4 - Metals and Non-metals>Test Your Learning Outcome>Q 6

Which non-metal is a good conductor of electricity?

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SCIENCE For Class VIII>Chapter 4 - Metals and Non-metals>Test Your Learning Outcome>Q 7

What do you understand by ‘Brittle’ ? Are metals brittle?

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SCIENCE For Class VIII>Chapter 4 - Metals and Non-metals>Test Your Learning Outcome>Q 8

What are the three forms of carbon? Describe them.

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SCIENCE For Class VIII>Chapter 4 - Metals and Non-metals>Test Your Learning Outcome>Q 9

What is the black material inside a writing pencil?

MEDIUM

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SCIENCE For Class VIII>Chapter 4 - Metals and Non-metals>Test Your Learning Outcome>Q 1

Do all metals readily react with oxygen?