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 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.
Non-metals are generally found in which physical states at room temperature? (1) Solid only (2) Liquid only (3) Gas only (4) Solid, liquid, and gas
Which gas is produced when non-metals like sulfur react with oxygen? (1) Sulfur dioxide (2) Sulfur trioxide (3) Hydrogen sulfide (4) Sulfur hexafluoride
Which non-metal is used in making fertilizers due to its reactivity with hydrogen? (1) Nitrogen (2) Oxygen (3) Sulfur (4) Carbon
Which of the following is a common property of non-metals? (1) Good conductor of heat (2) Malleable (3) Poor conductor of electricity (4) Lustrous
Non-metals are generally _______ (brittle/malleable) in solid state.
Non-metals are generally _______ (oxidizing/reducing) agents.
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 always colorless.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Non-metals are generally ductile.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Non-metals can act as both oxidizing and reducing agents.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Non-metals can form both simple and complex molecules.
