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What may happen when magnesium oxide is dissolved in water.

Important Questions on Materials: Metals and Non-Metals

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Three elements X,Y and Z are in the 3rd period of the periodic table. The oxides ofX,Y and Z, respectively, are basic, amphoteric and acidic. The correct order of the atomic numbers of X, Y and Z is:
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Zn(s) + CuSO4(aq)   ZnSO4(aq) + Cu(s). What type of chemical reaction is shown in the above equation?
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Write a chemical equation for the reaction taking place in the test tube. How does the colour of the solution change? What is the change in colour of iron nails? 

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Match the following :

Oxide Nature
(a) CO (i) Basic
(b) BaO (ii) Neutral
(c) Al2O3 (iii) Acidic
(d) Cl2O7 (iv) Amphoteric

Which of the following is correct option?
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The acidic, basic and amphoteric oxides, respectively, are
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In the following sets of reactants which two sets best exhibit the amphoteric character of Al2O3 . xH2O ?

Set I Al 2 O 3 · xH 2 O s + OH aq - Set II Al 2 O 3 x · H 2 O s + H 2 O l Set III Al 2 O 3 x · H 2 O s + H aq + Set IV Al 2 O 3 · xH 2 O s + NH 3 aq
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An element reacts with oxygen to give a compound with a high melting point. This compound is also soluble in water. The element is likely to be-
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Which gas is usually liberated when an acid reacts with a metal? Illustrate with an example. How will you test for the presence of this gas?

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


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What is your observation in the following case:

Burning of magnesium in air.

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Write the name of a metal which can react with steam.

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What happens when iron nails are put into copper sulphate solution?