Physical and Chemical Differences Between Metals and Non-metals
Chemistry ⇒ Metals and Non-metals
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A student observed that a certain element is shiny, malleable, and conducts electricity. Is this element more likely to be a metal or a non-metal?
Describe the difference in the appearance of metals and non-metals.
Describe the difference in the type of ions formed by metals and non-metals during chemical reactions.
Describe two chemical properties that differentiate metals from non-metals.
Explain why metals are ductile but non-metals are not.
Explain why metals are good conductors of electricity.
A student observed that a certain element is shiny, malleable, and conducts electricity. Is this element more likely to be a metal or a non-metal?
A student is given two elements: Element X is a solid that is a poor conductor of electricity and forms acidic oxides. Element Y is a shiny solid that reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid to produce hydrogen gas. Identify which element is a metal and which is a non-metal, and justify your answer based on their physical and chemical properties.
Which of the following elements is a non-metal?
(1) Iron
(2) Sulphur
(3) Copper
(4) Zinc
Which of the following is a chemical property of metals?
(1) They are shiny
(2) They react with acids to produce hydrogen gas
(3) They are brittle
(4) They are poor conductors of heat
Which of the following is a non-metal that is a good conductor of electricity?
(1) Sulphur
(2) Phosphorus
(3) Graphite
(4) Chlorine
Which of the following is a physical property that distinguishes metals from non-metals?
(1) High electrical conductivity
(2) Low melting point
(3) Brittle nature
(4) Dull appearance
Fill in the blank: Non-metals are generally ________ conductors of heat and electricity.
Fill in the blank: Non-metals are generally ________ in nature, meaning they break easily when force is applied.
Fill in the blank: Non-metals generally form ________ oxides when they react with oxygen.
Fill in the blank: The ability of a metal to be hammered into thin sheets is called ________.
Metals are generally solid at room temperature. Is this statement true for all metals?
Metals react with acids to produce hydrogen gas. Is this statement true for all metals?
Metals tend to lose electrons during chemical reactions. Is this statement correct?
State whether the following statement is true or false: All non-metals are found in the solid state at room temperature.
