Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
Differentiate between metal and non-metal on the basis of their chemical properties.
Solution 1
| Metal | Non-metal |
| Metals are electropositive. | Non-metals are electronegative. |
| Oxides of metal are basic in nature. | Oxides of non-metals are acidic in nature. |
| Metals displace hydrogen from dilute acids. | They can’t replace hydrogen from dilute acids. |
| Metals form chlorides which are electrovalent or ionic compounds. | Non-metals form chlorides which are covalent compounds. |
| They react with water to form oxides and hydroxides. Some metals react with cold water, some with hot water, and some with steam. | They do not react with water. |
Solution 2
| Chemical properties | Metals | Non-metals | |
| (i) | Reaction with oxygen | Metals react with oxygen to form basic oxides. | Non-metals react with oxygen to form acidic or neutral oxides. |
| (ii) | Reaction with water | Metals react with water to form metal hydroxide and hydrogen gas | Non-metals do not react with water. |
(iii) |
Reaction with dilute acid | Metals react with dilute acids to form metal salts and they displace hydrogen from acids. | Non-metals do not react with dilute acids. |
APPEARS IN
RELATED QUESTIONS
_________ solution is blue in colour.
(a) CuSO4
(b) FeSO4
(c) ZnSO4
(d) Al2(SO4)3
Iron is
(a) More reactive than zinc
(b) More reactive than aluminium
(c) Less reactive than copper
(d) Less reactive than aluminium
Write equations for the reactions of iron with steam.
Samples of four metals A, B, C and D were taken and added to the following solution one by one. The results obtained have been tabulated as follows.
| Metal | Iron (II) sulphate | Cooper (II) sulphate | Zinc sulphate | Silver nitrate |
| A | No reaction | Displacement | ||
| B | Displacement | No reaction | ||
| C | No reaction | No reaction | No reaction | Displacement |
| D | No reaction | No reaction | No reaction | No reaction |
Use the Table above to answer the following questions about metals A, B, C and D.
- Which is the most reactive metal?
- What would you observe if B is added to a solution of copper (II) sulphate?
- Arrange the metals A, B, C and D in the order of decreasing reactivity.
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:
The reaction of an iron nail with copper sulphate solution is ........... reaction.
(a) Combination
(b) Displacement
(c) Double displacement
(d) Decomposition
Name the metal which has been placed at the bottom of the reactivity series.
Complete and balance the following equation:
Na2O + H2O →
Why does aluminium not react with water under ordinary conditions?
Name two metals which cannot displace hydrogen from dilute acids.
What happens when a metal reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid? Explain with the help of an example.
You are given a solution of AgNO3. Which of the following do you think cannot displace Ag from AgNO3solution?
(a) Magnesium
(b) Zinc
(c) Gold
(d) Copper
In a solution of lead acetate, a strip of metal M was dipped. After some time, lead from the solution was deposited on the metal strip. Which metal is more reactive, M or lead?
In nature, metal A is found in a free state while metal B is found in the form of its compounds. Which of these two will be nearer to the top of the activity series of metals?
What is the cause of chemical bonding (or chemical combination) of atoms of elements?
Choose the correct alternative and rewrite the following:
Reaction of iron nails whith copper sulphate solution is an example of _____________________
Choose the correct alternative and rewrite the following:
Which of the following is lue in colour?
Calcium floats over water during the reaction with water. Give reason.
Generally, metals are solid in nature. Which one of the following metals is found in liquid state at room temperature?
