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 density of non-metals compared to metals.
Describe the general appearance of non-metals.
Describe the physical property that allows iodine to change directly from solid to gas.
Describe the physical state and color of chlorine at room temperature.
Describe the solubility of non-metals in water.
Explain why graphite, a non-metal, can conduct electricity while other non-metals cannot.
Explain why non-metals are not ductile.
Which of the following is a property of non-metals?
(1) High tensile strength
(2) High melting point
(3) Poor conductor of heat
(4) Malleable
Which of the following is NOT a physical property of non-metals?
(1) Poor conductor of heat
(2) Brittle in solid state
(3) High melting point
(4) Dull appearance
Which of the following is NOT a typical property of non-metals?
(1) Brittle
(2) Sonorous
(3) Dull
(4) Low density
Which of the following non-metals exists as a diatomic gas at room temperature?
(1) Sulphur
(2) Oxygen
(3) Phosphorus
(4) Carbon
Fill in the blank: Non-metals are generally ________ (hard/soft) in nature.
Fill in the blank: Non-metals are generally ________ conductors of electricity.
Fill in the blank: The non-metal ________ is a major component of the Earth's atmosphere.
Fill in the blank: The non-metal ________ is essential for respiration in living organisms.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Diamond, a form of carbon, is the hardest known natural substance.
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 are generally found on the right side of the periodic table.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Non-metals are generally good conductors of electricity.
