Give an example of a metal which
$(i)$ is a liquid at room temperature.
$(ii)$ can be easily cut with a knife.
$(iii)$ is the best conductor of heat.
$(iv)$ is a poor conduct of heat.
$(i)$ Metal that exists in liquid state at room temperature $\to $ Mercury
$(ii)$ Metal that can be easily cut with a knife $\to $ Sodium
$(iii)$ Metal that is the best conductor of heat $\to $ Silver
$(iv)$ Metals that are poor conductors of heat $\to $ Mercury and lead
Food cans are coated with tin and not with zinc because
What type of oxides are formed when non-metals combine with oxygen?
You are given a hammer, a battery, a bulb, wires and a switch.
$(a)$ How could you use them to distinguish between samples of metals and non-metals ?
$(b)$ Assess the usefulness of these tests in distinguishing between metals and non-metals.
State two ways to prevent the rusting of iron.
What chemical process is used for obtaining a metal from its oxide ?