______ is the only non-metal which conducts electricity. - Science

______ is the only non-metal which conducts electricity.

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Graphite is the only non-metal which conducts electricity.

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Chapter 3: Matter Around Us - Evaluation [Page 38]

Chapter 3 Matter Around Us
Evaluation | Q II. 3. | Page 38

Some properties are listed in the following Table. Distinguish between metals and non-metals on the basis of these properties

Properties	Metals	Non-metals
1. Appearance	Lustrous	Dull
2. Hardness	Hard	Soft
3. Malleability	Can be beaten into thin sheets	Cannot be beaten into thin sheets
4. Ductility	Can be drawn into wires	Cannot be drawn into wires
5. Heat Conduction	Good conductors of heat	Poor conductors of heat
6. Conduction of Electricity	Good conductors of electricity	Poor conductors of electricity

What is an amalgam? How does an amalgam different from an alloy?

Name:

a metal which can be cut with a knife.

Name:

a non-metal which is ductile

Explain how the activity series accounts for the following:

occurrence of metals

Distinguish between an ore and a metallic compound.

Explain the term Gangue .

A metallic oxide which cannot be reduced by normal reducing agents:

Give two examples of alloy.

Name six common non-metals and write their symbols.