Check sibling questions

Mark ‘T’ if the statement is true and ‘F’ if it is false.

(a) Generally, non-metals react with acids. ( )

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False

Non Metals do not react with acid

For example

If we take charcoal powder in a test tube and add hydrochloric acid in it.

No reaction will take place

 

(b) Sodium is a very reactive metal. ( )

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True

Sodium is a very reactive metal.

Yes,sodium is a very reactive metal,it reacts with water,oxygen and other gases as well

Thus,Sodium is always stored in Kerosene

 

(c) Copper displaces zinc from zinc sulphate solution. ( )

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False

Zinc is a more reactive metal than copper

So,Zinc displaces copper.

Copper Sulphate+Zinc= Zinc Sulphate N Copper

 

(d) Coal can be drawn into wires. ( )

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False

Coal is a form of carbon which is a non metal and nonmetals are not ductile

  1. Class 8
  2. Chapter 4 Class 8 - Materials : Metals And Non-Metals

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