CBSE Class 10 - Chemistry - METALS AND NON-METALS (Very Short Answer Based Questions)
Q1. A green layer is gradually formed on a copper plate left exposed to air for a week in a bathroom. What could this green substance be?
Answer. It is due to the formation of basic copper carbonate [CuCO₃.Cu(OH)₂].
Q2. Why are elements of Group IA i.e. H, Li, Na, K, Cs and Fr called alkali metals?
Answer. Because oxides of these elements dissolve in water to give alkali or soluble hydroxides.
Q3. A non-metal X exists in two different forms Y and Z. Y is the hardest natural substance, whereas Z is a good conductor of electricity. Identify X, Y and Z.
Answer. ‘X’ is carbon, ‘Y’ is diamond as it is the hardest natural substance and ‘Z’ is graphite as it is good conductor of electricity.