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Name a colourless gas having burning sulphur smell which turns lime water milky.

Important Questions on Material : Metals and Non-Metals

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Which gas is usually liberated when an acid reacts with a metal? Illustrate with an example. How will you test for the presence of this gas?

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An element reacts with oxygen to give a compound with a high melting point. This compound is also soluble in water. The element is likely to be-
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Differentiate between metals and non-metals on the basis of their chemical properties.
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An element forms an oxide which is acidic in nature. Is the element a metal or a non-metal?
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How do metals react with dilute acids? Explain with the help of an example.
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Name the gas produced when chlorine is dissolved in water and exposed to sunlight.
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How do metal oxides differ from non-metal oxides?

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Can you store the lemon pickle in an aluminium utensil? Explain.
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What happens when metals react with dilute acids?


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Compare the chemical properties of metals and non-metals in tabular form.
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What type of oxides are formed when non-metals combine with oxygen?
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Can you store lemon pickle in an aluminium utensil? Explain.
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An element reacts with oxygen to give a compound with a high melting point. This compound is also soluble in water. The element is likely to be:
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How do metal oxides differ from non-metal oxides?
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Phosphorus is kept in water. Why?

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Why is white phosphorus kept immersed underwater?
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Consider the following elements:
Sodium, Sulphur, Carbon, Magnesium. Which of these elements will form acidic oxides?
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Why should the foodstuffs like orange juice, pickles, chutney and curd not be kept in iron or aluminium containers?
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Why is phosphorus kept underwater?
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When sulphur burns in air, it combines with the oxygen of air to form sulphur dioxide gas. Is it acidic in nature?