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What type of oxides are formed when non-metals combine with oxygen?

Important Questions on Metals and Non-metals

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SCIENCE TEXTBOOK FOR CLASS X>Chapter 3 - Metals and Non-metals>EXERCISES>Q 12
Give reasons-
Platinum, gold and silver are used to make jewellery.
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SCIENCE TEXTBOOK FOR CLASS X>Chapter 3 - Metals and Non-metals>EXERCISES>Q 12
Give reasons: Sodium, potassium and lithium are stored under oil.
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SCIENCE TEXTBOOK FOR CLASS X>Chapter 3 - Metals and Non-metals>EXERCISES>Q 12
Give reasons
Aluminium is a highly reactive metal, yet it is used to make utensils for cooking.
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SCIENCE TEXTBOOK FOR CLASS X>Chapter 3 - Metals and Non-metals>EXERCISES>Q 12
Give reasons-
Carbonate and sulphide ores are usually converted into oxides during the process of extraction.
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SCIENCE TEXTBOOK FOR CLASS X>Chapter 3 - Metals and Non-metals>EXERCISES>Q 13
You must have seen tarnished copper vessels being cleaned with lemon or tamarind juice. Explain why these sour substances are effective in cleaning the vessels.
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SCIENCE TEXTBOOK FOR CLASS X>Chapter 3 - Metals and Non-metals>EXERCISES>Q 14
Differentiate between metal and non-metal based on their chemical properties.
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SCIENCE TEXTBOOK FOR CLASS X>Chapter 3 - Metals and Non-metals>EXERCISES>Q 15
A man went door to door posing as a goldsmith. He promised to bring back the glitter of old and dull gold ornaments. An unsuspecting lady gave a set of gold bangles to him which he dipped in a solution. The bangles sparkled like new, but their weight was reduced drastically. The lady was upset but after a futile argument the man beat a hasty retreat. Can you play the detective to find out the nature of the solution he had used?
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SCIENCE TEXTBOOK FOR CLASS X>Chapter 3 - Metals and Non-metals>EXERCISES>Q 16

Give reasons-

Why copper is used to make hot water tanks and not steel (an alloy of iron)?