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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Describe the appearance of most non-metals.
Describe the difference in physical state between oxygen and sulphur at room temperature.
Describe the physical state of chlorine at room temperature.
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 used for making utensils.
Name a non-metal that is essential for respiration.
Name a non-metal that is used in making explosives.
Non-metals are generally found on which side of the periodic table? (1) Left (2) Right (3) Middle (4) Bottom
Which of the following is a good conductor of electricity? (1) Carbon (graphite) (2) Sulphur (3) Phosphorus (4) Iodine
Which of the following is a physical property of non-metals? (1) High electrical conductivity (2) Brittle in solid state (3) Malleable (4) Lustrous
Which of the following is a property of non-metals? (1) High density (2) Poor conductor of heat (3) Malleable (4) Sonorous
Fill in the blank: Most non-metals are ______ in appearance.
Fill in the blank: Most non-metals are found in the ______ state at room temperature.
Fill in the blank: Non-metals are ______ when hammered.
Fill in the blank: Non-metals are generally ______ conductors of heat and electricity.
Non-metals are generally ductile. True or False?
Non-metals are generally lustrous. True or False?
Non-metals are generally poor conductors of electricity. True or False?
Non-metals can be drawn into wires. True or False?
