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 generally hard or soft?
Describe the appearance of most non-metals.
Explain why graphite is an exception among non-metals in terms of electrical conductivity.
Explain why non-metals are not malleable.
Explain why non-metals are not sonorous.
Explain why non-metals are not used for making utensils.
Name a non-metal that is used for disinfecting water.
Consider the following scenario: A laboratory technician is asked to select a material for making a container that should not react with acids and should not conduct electricity. Should the technician choose a non-metal? Explain your reasoning.
Non-metals can be found in which of the following states at room temperature? (1) Solid only (2) Liquid only (3) Gas only (4) Solid, liquid, and gas
Which of the following is a correct statement about non-metals? (1) They are all solids (2) They are all gases (3) They can be solids, liquids, or gases (4) They are all liquids
Which of the following is a gaseous non-metal at room temperature? (1) Sulphur (2) Phosphorus (3) Nitrogen (4) Carbon
Which of the following is a physical property of non-metals? (1) Good conductor of heat (2) Brittle (3) Malleable (4) Lustrous
Fill in the blank: Most non-metals are found in the ______ state at room temperature.
Fill in the blank: Non-metals are ______ (brittle/malleable) in nature.
Fill in the blank: Non-metals are ______ conductors of heat and electricity.
Fill in the blank: Non-metals are generally ______ in density compared to metals.
Are all non-metals gases at room temperature? Yes or No.
Are non-metals generally ductile? Yes or No.
Are non-metals generally sonorous? Yes or No.
Are non-metals lustrous? Yes or No.
