Question

Define the following terms with an example:
a) Element b) compound c) metal d) non-metal e) metalloid

samacheer 7th science
lesson:3 matter around us.​

Answer 1

Answer:

An element is a substance that cannot be broken down into any other substance. There are about 100 elements.

b)Compound is a pure substance made up of two or more elements combined chemically in a definite ratio.

c)a solid material which is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and ductile, with good electrical and thermal conductivity (e.g. iron, gold, silver, and aluminium, and alloys such as steel).

d)an element or substance that is not a metal.

e)an element (e.g. arsenic, antimony, or tin) whose properties are intermediate between those of metals and solid non-metals or semiconductors.

Explanation:

example for elements:copper ,silver ,gold , oxygen etc

example for compund: Carbondioxide,table salt,water

example for non metal: book , table , chair

remaining examples there in definition only

Answer 2

Define the following terms with an example:

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