You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!

Physical Properties of Non-Metals

Element A is ...

Question

Element A is soft,brittle and does not conduct electricity . Element B is hard,malleable and ductile,and also conducts electricity. Which of two elements A or B,is a non metal?

Open in App

Solution

Dear Student, As the element A is soft, brittle and non-conductor of electricity, it is a non metal. Another one, element B, is a metal. Regards

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Sulphur element is said to be :

(a) ductile

(b) hard

(d) brittle

H C l

H_{2}

X, Y

Z

X

H C l

H_{2}

Y

Z

X

Name:

(a) two metals which are liquid at room temperature,

(b) metal which do not corrode easily

(d) a non-metal which is lustrous,

(e) a non-metal which conducts electricity,

(f) a metal which is brittle,

(g) two elements which are monoatomic,

(h) two metallic oxides which are acidic,

(i) two metallic oxides which are amphoteric,

(j) two metallic which react with cold water,

(k) the compound responsible for green deposit on the surface of copper,

(l) a non-metal which can form a positive ion,

(m) a non-metal which shows reducing property,

(n) a metal whose oxide is reduced only by carbon.

Compare the properties of metals and non-metals with respect to :(i) malleability (ii) ductility, and (iii) conduction of heat and electricity.

Join BYJU'S Learning Program