Physical Properties of Non-metals
Chemistry ⇒ Metals and Non-metals
Physical Properties of Non-metals starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Are non-metals malleable or brittle?
Describe the general appearance of non-metals.
Describe the physical state and color of chlorine at room temperature.
Describe the physical state of oxygen at room temperature.
Explain why graphite is an exception among non-metals in terms of electrical conductivity.
Explain why non-metals are not ductile.
Explain why non-metals are not sonorous.
Explain why non-metals do not conduct electricity, except for graphite.
Which of the following best describes the density of non-metals?
(1) High
(2) Low
(3) Very high
(4) Variable
Which of the following is a correct statement about non-metals?
(1) They are all solids at room temperature
(2) They are generally poor conductors of heat and electricity
(3) They are malleable
(4) They are sonorous
Which of the following is a non-metal that is a good conductor of electricity?
(1) Sulphur
(2) Phosphorus
(3) Graphite
(4) Oxygen
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of non-metals?
(1) Poor conductor of electricity
(2) Dull appearance
(3) Sonorous
(4) Brittle
Fill in the blank: Non-metals are generally _______ (lighter/heavier) than metals.
Fill in the blank: Non-metals are generally _______ (lustrous/non-lustrous).
Fill in the blank: Non-metals have _______ melting and boiling points compared to metals.
Fill in the blank: The only non-metal that is liquid at room temperature is _______.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Non-metals are sonorous.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Non-metals can be drawn into wires easily.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Non-metals have high tensile strength.
True or False: All non-metals are gases at room temperature.
