Physical and Chemical Differences Between Metals and Non-metals
Chemistry ⇒ Metals and Non-metals
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Describe the difference in the appearance of metals and non-metals.
Describe the difference in the types of oxides formed by metals and non-metals.
Describe the difference in the way metals and non-metals react with acids.
Describe what happens when a metal reacts with an acid.
Explain why metals are good conductors of electricity.
Explain why metals are malleable and non-metals are not.
Explain why non-metals are not sonorous.
Explain why non-metals do not conduct electricity, except for graphite.
Which of the following elements is a non-metal?
(1) Iron
(2) Sulphur
(3) Copper
(4) Silver
Which of the following is a chemical property of metals?
(1) They form acidic oxides
(2) They react with water to form hydrogen gas
(3) They are brittle
(4) They are poor conductors of heat
Which of the following is a chemical property of non-metals?
(1) They form acidic oxides
(2) They are malleable
(3) They conduct electricity
(4) They are ductile
Which of the following is a metal?
(1) Carbon
(2) Oxygen
(3) Sodium
(4) Sulphur
Fill in the blank: Metals are generally ________ (hard/soft), while non-metals are usually ________ (hard/soft).
Fill in the blank: Metals are generally ________ (sonorous/dull), while non-metals are ________ (sonorous/dull).
Fill in the blank: Metals tend to form ________ ions by losing electrons.
Fill in the blank: Non-metals are generally ________ at room temperature, except for bromine.
Are non-metals generally good conductors of electricity?
State whether the following statement is true or false: Metals are generally brittle.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Metals are usually found on the left side of the periodic table.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Metals react with oxygen to form basic oxides.
