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1.
The oxides of metals are...........in nature
2.
.................gas is liberated when metals react with acids.
3.
Copper is.................reactive than zinc.
4.
Nitrates of.............find use in photography
5.
All metals are solid but............is liquid at room temperature.
6.
Iron is _______________ reactive than copper.
7.
Explain why zinc metal can displace copper from copper sulphate solution but copper cannot displace zinc from zinc sulphate solution
8.
Aluminium is one of the most widely used metal. It is used for various purposes like in making automobile parts, electrical wires, utensils, toys, household articles, etc. It is also used for welding broken parts of iron machinery. Now, give the answer of the following questions.
(a) Iron and aluminium both react with oxygen. Why aluminium is considered better than iron for a number of purposes?
(b) Give two examples where you have seen the use of aluminium foils.
(c) Why aluminium is used in making cooking utensils?
9.
What happens when
(a) dilute sulphuric acid is poured on a copper plate?
(b) iron nails are placed in copper sulphate solution?
Write word equations of the reactions involved.
10.
Which of the following metals can displace the other two metals from their salt solutions? Zinc, iron, copper
11.
In the figure, iron nail is replaced by a wooden stick, will the bulb glow or not? Justify your answer.

12.
A given non-metal forms sulphuric acid on reacting with nitric acid. Identify the non-metal.
13.
If a metal coin is dropped on hard floor, it produces a ringing sound. What is this property of metals known as?
14.
Ductility is the property of metals. What do you mean by ductility?
15.
Which non-metal is essential for our life and all living beings inhale it during breathing?
16.
Name one metal and one non-metal which exist in liquid state at room temperature.
17.
Metals are malleable and ductile. They possess such properties which make them useful for a number of purposes, e.g. in making coins, jewellery, electrical wires, etc. For different requirements, different metals are used. It depends on the nature of metals. Now give the answer of the following questions.
(a) Give two reasons why gold is used in making jewellery?
(b) If you have to select the metal among copper, aluminium and silver for the transmission of electricity, which one would you prefer and why?
(c) Between silver and copper, which is the better conductor of heat?
(d) Generally, silver foils are used for the decoration of sweets. Are they harmful for us? If yes, then in what manner?
18.
Which metal is present in haemoglobin?
Magnesium
Iron
Carbon
Zinc
19.
The most reactive metal is
gold
copper
potassium
zinc
20.
Which of the following is not a metal?
Copper
Sulphur
Aluminium
Iron
1.
( )
basic
2.
( )
Hydrogen
3.
( )
less
4.
( )
silver
5.
( )
mercury
6.
( )
more
7.
Zinc metal can displace copper from copper sulphate solution as zinc is more reactive than copper. But copper cannot displace zinc from zinc sulphate solution because copper is less reactive than zinc.
8.
(a) Attack of oxygen and moisture on the surface of iron makes rust which does not stick to the surface of iron. It peels off easily exposing fresh surface for rusting. But attack on aluminium surface forms an oxide layer which protects the surface from further attack.
(b) In wrapping of food stuff and in wrapping of medicinal tablets.
(c) Aluminium is used in making cooking utensils because aluminium is a good conductor of heat
9.
(a) Copper does not react with dilute sulphuric acid, so no reaction will take place.
(b) When iron nails are placed in copper sulphate solution, displacement reaction takes place in which iron displaces copper as iron is more reactive than copper.
Copper sulphate+ Iron\(\rightarrow \) Iron sulphate +Copper
(CuSO4) (Fe) (FeSO4) (Cu3)
10.
Zinc is most reactive among three and copper is least reactive among three. Reactivity of iron is in between zinc and copper.
11.
No, the bulb will not glow. It is because wood is a non-conductor of electricity.
12.
Sulphur.
13.
The property of metals to produce ringing sound is called sonority.
14.
The property of metals by which they can be drawn into wires is called ductility.
15.
Oxygen gas is important for our respiratory system.
16.
Metal is mercury and non-metal is bromine which exist in liquid state at room temperature.
17.
(a) Firstly, gold is highly malleable and ductile. Secondly, it is not attacked by the gases of air.
(b) We prefer copper wire because it is the better electrical conductor than aluminium. However, silver is the best electrical conductor but it is very expensive.
(c) Silver is the better conductor of heat than copper.
(d) Yes, they are harmful for us because they affect throat and lungs.
18.
(d)
Zinc
19.
(b)
copper
20.
(b)
Sulphur
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