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प्रश्न
Give reasons for the following.
Sodium and potassium are stored in kerosene.
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उत्तर
Sodium and potassium are stored in kerosene because they are highly reactive elements. They can easily catch fire even when in contact with air.
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Saloni took a piece of burning charcoal and collected the gas evolved in a test tube.
(a) How will she find the nature of the gas?
(b) Write down word equations of all the reactions taking place in this process.
The electrical conductivity and melting point of an alloy is ______ than that of pure metals.
Name the following:
A metal used in packaging.
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Higher Order Thinking Skills.
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- Formulate a hypothesis based on the information provided.
- Briefly state how you would test the hypothesis.
Can you store pickle in an aluminium utensil? Give reason.
Give reasons for the following.
- Aluminum foils are used to wrap food items.
- Immersion rods for heating liquids are made up of metallic substances.
- Sodium and potassium are stored in kerosene.
- Mercury is used in thermometers.
A is a reddish-brown metal, which combines with O2 at < 1370 K gives B, a black coloured compound. At a temperature > 1370 K, A gives C which is red in colour. Find A, B, and C with reaction.
Name one metal and one non-metal that exist in liquid state at room temperature. Also name two metals having melting point less than 310 K (37°C)
Metals are ______ conductors of heat and electricity.
