Physical and Chemical Differences Between Metals and Non-metals
Chemistry ⇒ Metals and Non-metals
Physical and Chemical Differences Between Metals and Non-metals starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Physical and Chemical Differences Between Metals and 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.
See sample questions for grade 10
Context: A student is given two elements, A and B. Element A is shiny, malleable, and conducts electricity. Element B is dull, brittle, and does not conduct electricity. Which element is likely to be a metal?
Describe how the physical state of metals and non-metals at room temperature generally differs.
Describe the difference in appearance between most metals and non-metals.
Describe the difference in the type of bonds formed by metals and non-metals.
Explain why metals are good conductors of electricity, but non-metals are not.
Explain why metals are malleable and ductile, but non-metals are not.
Explain why sodium reacts vigorously with water, but carbon does not.
Context: Two unknown elements, X and Y, are tested for their reaction with dilute hydrochloric acid. Element X produces a gas that burns with a 'pop' sound, while element Y shows no reaction. Based on this observation, identify which element is likely to be a metal and which is a non-metal. Justify your answer.
Describe how the position of metals and non-metals in the periodic table relates to their physical and chemical properties.
Explain why the oxides of non-metals are generally acidic in nature, while those of metals are basic.
Explain, with reference to their atomic structure, why metals tend to form cations while non-metals tend to form anions during chemical reactions.
State one reason why metals are used for making electrical wires, but non-metals are not.
