Physical and Chemical Differences Between Metals and Non-metals
Chemistry ⇒ Metals and Non-metals
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Describe the difference between the appearance of most metals and non-metals.
Describe what happens when a metal reacts with oxygen.
Explain why metals are used for making bells and musical instruments.
Explain why metals are used for making electrical wires.
Explain why non-metals are not used for making cooking utensils.
Name a metal that is soft enough to be cut with a knife.
Name a non-metal that is essential for breathing.
Name one non-metal that is a good conductor of electricity.
Which of the following is a chemical property of metals?
(1) They form basic oxides.
(2) They are brittle.
(3) They are poor conductors of heat.
(4) They are dull.
Which of the following is a chemical property of non-metals?
(1) They react with acids to produce hydrogen gas.
(2) They form acidic oxides.
(3) They are malleable.
(4) They are ductile.
Which of the following is a chemical property of non-metals?
(1) They react with acids to produce hydrogen gas.
(2) They form basic oxides.
(3) They form acidic oxides.
(4) They are malleable.
Which of the following is a correct statement?
(1) Non-metals are always solid at room temperature.
(2) Metals are always liquid at room temperature.
(3) Most metals are solid at room temperature.
(4) All non-metals are gases at room temperature.
Fill in the blank: Metals are _______ (sonorous/non-sonorous), while non-metals are _______ (sonorous/non-sonorous).
Fill in the blank: Metals are usually _______ at room temperature, except for mercury.
Fill in the blank: Metals react with acids to produce _______ gas.
Fill in the blank: Non-metals are generally _______ (brittle/malleable) and break easily when hammered.
True or False: All metals are magnetic.
True or False: All non-metals are gases at room temperature.
True or False: Metals can be drawn into wires because they are ductile.
True or False: Metals generally have high density compared to non-metals.
