Question

Some of the following statements are incorrect. Find the incorrect statements and correct them.

1. The property of metals by virtue of which they can be drawn into wires is called ductility.
2. Metals are good conductors of electricity but poor conductor of heat.
3. Articles made up of metals produce ringing sound when struck hard.
4. Oxides of non-metals and metals are acidic in nature.
5. A less reactive metal displaces a more reactive metal from its salt solution in water.

Answer 1

1. This statement is True.
2. This statement is False. 
   Correct statement - Metals are good conductors of heat and electricity.
3. This statement is True.
   Correct statement - Because metals are sonorous.
4. This statement is False.
   Correct statement - Oxides of non-metals are acidic in nature and oxides of metals are basic in nature.
5. This statement is False.
   Correct statement - A more reactive metal displaces a less reactive metal from its salt solution in water.