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Metals have a high tensile strength. Explain. Also, give one example of how this property of metals is used.

Important Questions on Metals and Non-metals

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Basic Science for Class 8>Chapter 6 - Metals and Non-metals>Exercises>Q A
Why can’t you draw wires from a piece of wood or coal?
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Basic Science for Class 8>Chapter 6 - Metals and Non-metals>Exercises>Q A
Why can’t you use nylon or jute ropes for electrical transmission?
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Basic Science for Class 8>Chapter 6 - Metals and Non-metals>Exercises>Q A
Why can’t you use a cooking utensil made of cardboard?
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Basic Science for Class 8>Chapter 6 - Metals and Non-metals>Exercises>Q A
Name five non-metals which are gaseous at ordinary temperatures.
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Basic Science for Class 8>Chapter 6 - Metals and Non-metals>Exercises>Q A
Name two metals which react vigorously even with cold water. Name one metal which, if ignited, continues to burn in steam.
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Basic Science for Class 8>Chapter 6 - Metals and Non-metals>Exercises>Q A
Mention three uses of oxygen.
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Basic Science for Class 8>Chapter 6 - Metals and Non-metals>Exercises>Q A
Mention three uses of nitrogen.
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Basic Science for Class 8>Chapter 6 - Metals and Non-metals>Exercises>Q A
Define an alloy.