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Lower Secondary Stage 8
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Non-metals can also have unusual properties. For the following non-metal, say which property is unusual (there might be more than one). 

Graphite is a form of carbon. It is dull, soft, can conduct electricity and has a higher melting point than any metal element 3600°C

Important Questions on Metals, Non-metals and Corrosion

MEDIUM
Lower Secondary Stage 8
IMPORTANT

Non-metals can also have unusual properties. For the following non-metal, say which property is unusual (there might be more than one).

Silicon is a shiny, brittle insulator. 

MEDIUM
Lower Secondary Stage 8
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Non-metals can also have unusual properties. For the following non-metal, say which property is unusual (there might be more than one).

Diamond is another form of carbon. It is a good conductor of heat and is very hard. 

MEDIUM
Lower Secondary Stage 8
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Give some uses of iron and steel. 

HARD
Lower Secondary Stage 8
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Explain why rusting is not a useful chemical reaction. 

MEDIUM
Lower Secondary Stage 8
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Explain how painting, greasing, galvanisation and plastic coating prevent rusting. 
MEDIUM
Lower Secondary Stage 8
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Choose a method to prevent the following object from rusting. Give a reason for your choice. 

Underground metal pipes.

MEDIUM
Lower Secondary Stage 8
IMPORTANT

Choose a method to prevent the following object from rusting. Give a reason for your choice. 

A decorative garden gate. 

EASY
Lower Secondary Stage 8
IMPORTANT

For the following element, use the Periodic Table to say whether it is a metal or non-metal. 

Magnesium.