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 physical state of non-metals at room temperature.
Explain why graphite, a non-metal, can conduct electricity.
Explain why non-metals are generally brittle in solid state.
Explain why non-metals are not sonorous.
Explain why non-metals are not used for making electrical wires.
List three physical properties of non-metals.
A student observes that both sulphur and phosphorus are non-metals, but they have different physical appearances and states at room temperature. Explain the reason for this difference based on their molecular structures.
Which of the following is a correct statement about non-metals?
(1) They are malleable
(2) They are ductile
(3) They are brittle
(4) They are lustrous
Which of the following is a correct statement about the density of non-metals?
(1) All non-metals have high density
(2) Most non-metals have low density
(3) All non-metals have the same density as metals
(4) Non-metals are always heavier than metals
Which of the following is a gaseous non-metal at room temperature?
(1) Sulphur
(2) Nitrogen
(3) Iodine
(4) Phosphorus
Which of the following is a non-metal that is a good conductor of electricity?
(1) Sulphur
(2) Carbon (in the form of graphite)
(3) Phosphorus
(4) Chlorine
Fill in the blank: Non-metals are _______ (ductile/not ductile).
Fill in the blank: Non-metals are _______ (malleable/not malleable).
Fill in the blank: Non-metals are usually _______ (hard/brittle) in solid state.
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 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 soft, except for diamond.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Non-metals can be drawn into wires easily.
