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8th CBSE
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Earn 100

Phosphorus is kept in water. Why?

Important Questions on Materials: Metals and Non-metals

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8th CBSE
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What is the nature of oxides formed,

(a) when metals combine with oxygen?

(b) when non-metals combine with oxygen?

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Give reason why copper cannot displace zinc from its salt solution.
EASY
8th CBSE
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Define

(i) Malleability    (ii) Ductility

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Name a non-metal which is very hard.
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8th CBSE
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Give reasons, why

(a) immersion rods for heating liquids are made up of metallic substances?

(b) non-metals cannot be used for making bells?

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Distinguish between metals and non-metals on the basis of their chemical properties.


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State five uses of each metals and non-metals.

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8th CBSE
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Write the conditions under which rusting takes place.