Question

1. Distinguish between metals and nonmetals. (2)

2. A body of mass 200 g and volume 400cm³ is put in bucket containing water.

Will it float or sink? (2)

3. What is a compound? Give two examples ? (1)​

Answer 1

Answer:

1... Metals shows the property of malleability while non-metals are non-malleable. Metals are generally those substances that have a shiny surface and thus are lustrous. Whereas non-metals have non-shiny appearance and thus falls under the category of non-lustrous substances.

2.... A compound is a material composed of two or more components. Water, carbon dioxide and table salt are some examples of compounds.