Chemical Properties of Non-metals

Chemistry ⇒ Metals and Non-metals

Chemical Properties of Non-metals starts at 7 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Chemical Properties of Non-metals. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.

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Describe the reaction of chlorine with water.

Describe the reaction of phosphorus with oxygen.

Explain why graphite, a non-metal, conducts electricity.

Explain why non-metals are generally poor conductors of electricity.

Explain why non-metals do not displace hydrogen from acids.

Explain why non-metals do not form alloys.

Explain why non-metals tend to form negative ions in chemical reactions.

Name a non-metal that does not react with oxygen at room temperature.

Name a non-metal that reacts with alkali to form a salt and water.

Name one non-metal that reacts with hydrogen to form a covalent compound.

What is the product when hydrogen reacts with chlorine?

What type of oxide is formed when nitrogen reacts with oxygen?