Chemical Properties of Non-metals
Chemistry ⇒ Metals and Non-metals
Chemical Properties of Non-metals starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the reaction of phosphorus with chlorine.
Explain why graphite, a non-metal, conducts electricity.
Explain why non-metals do not displace hydrogen from acids.
Explain why non-metals do not form alloys among themselves.
Name the gas evolved when sulphur reacts with concentrated nitric acid.
Which non-metal is essential for combustion?
Which non-metal is essential for the process of photosynthesis?
Which non-metal is used as a disinfectant in water treatment?
Which of the following is a common property of non-metals? (1) Good conductor of electricity (2) Malleable (3) Brittle (4) Lustrous
Which of the following is a product when sulphur reacts with oxygen? (1) SO₂ (2) SO₃ (3) H₂S (4) S₂O₃
Which of the following is a property of non-metal oxides? (1) They turn red litmus blue (2) They are basic (3) They are acidic (4) They are amphoteric
Which of the following is NOT a chemical property of non-metals? (1) Formation of acidic oxides (2) Poor conductor of heat (3) Tendency to gain electrons (4) Reactivity with hydrogen
Non-metals are generally ______ in nature (acidic/basic/neutral).
Non-metals generally have ______ electronegativity values compared to metals.
Non-metals generally have ______ melting and boiling points compared to metals.
Non-metals generally react with oxygen to form ______ oxides.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Non-metals are generally oxidizing agents.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Non-metals can form both diatomic and polyatomic molecules.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Non-metals can form both ionic and covalent compounds.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Non-metals form basic oxides when they react with oxygen.
