Chemical Properties of Non-metals
Chemical Properties of Non-metals: Overview
This topic talks about the chemical properties of non-metals. They exhibit low malleability and ductility. Unlike metals, non-metals react highly when they come in contact with metals.
Important Questions on Chemical Properties of Non-metals
What bond exists in hydrogen chloride?
Give the reaction between chlorine and water.
Give the chemical reaction between phosphorus and concentrated sulphuric acid.
Give the chemical reaction between sulphur and nitric acid.
How does non-metals react with acids?
Non-metals don't usually react with water but non-metal oxides do :
What are non-metals and how do they react with water?
Write a chemical equation when a nonmetal reacts with hydrogen.
Write a chemical equation for the reaction between a nonmetal and a concentrated acid.
Nonmetals do not react with chlorine.
Why non-metals doesn't react readily with water? Explain.
Nonmetals acts as _____ agents. (oxidising/ reducing)
