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Physical Properties of Nonmetals

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Non-metals are generally non-conductors of electricity. The non-metal whose one of the forms can be used to make electrodes in electrolysis experiments is :
(a) iodine
(b) carbon
(c) silicon
(d) phosphorus

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(b) carbon

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Q. Question 30
Non-metals are usually poor conductors of heat and electricity. They are non-lustrous; non-sonorous; non-malleable and are coloured.
(a) Name a lustrous non-metal.
(b) Name a non-metal which exists as a liquid at room temperature.
(c) The allotropic form of a non-metal is a good conductor of electricity. Name the allotrope.
(d) Name a non-metal which is known to form the largest number of compounds.
(e) Name a non-metal other than carbon which shows allotropy.
(f) Name a non-metal which is required for combustion.

Q. Identify the non-metal which is used for making electrodes and which is also a good conductor of electricity.

Non-metals are usually poor conductors of heat and electricity. They are non-lustrous, non-sonorous, non-malleable and are coloured.

The allotropic form of a non-metal, which is a good conductor of electricity is:

Fill in the following balnks with suitable words:

(a) Metals are ........................... conductors of heat and ............................

(b) Most non-metals are ........................... conductors of heat and ...........................

(c) Phosphorous is a very ........................... non-metal.

(d) Metals react with acids to produce ........................... gas.

(e) Iron is more ........................... than copper.

(f) Metals form ........................... oxides whereas non-metals form ........................... oxides.

(g) Sulphur forms ........................... oxide whereas magnesium forms ........................... oxide.

(h) A non-metal is used to make an antiseptic solution called tincture ...........................

Q. Question 32
Generally, non-metals are not conductors of electricity. Which of the following is a good conductor of electricity?
(a) Diamond
(b) Graphite
(c) Sulphur
(d) Fullerene

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