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Earn 100

Name a metal which combines with hydrogen gas. Name the compound formed.

Important Questions on Metals and Non-Metals

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Why are metals called electropositive elements and non-metals called electronegative elements?
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Give one example each of metal that is good conductor of electricity and metal that is poor conductor of electricity
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An element forms an oxide A2O3 which is acidic in nature. Identify A as a metal or non metal?
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A solution of CuSO4 was kept in an iron pot. After a few days the iron pot was found to have a number of holes in it. Explain the reason in terms of reactivity. Write the equation of the reaction involved.
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Give differences between calcination and roasting.
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Explain, carbon cannot reduce oxides of sodium or magnesium.
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Why are ionic compounds usually hard?
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How is that ionic compounds in the solid state do not conduct electricity, and they do so when in the molten state?