Give reasons : Carbonate and sulphide ores are usually converted into oxides during the process of extraction.
Explain the meanings of malleable and ductile
Metallic oxides of zinc, magnesium and copper were heated with the following metals.
Metal | Zinc | Magnesium | Copper |
Zinc oxide | - | - | - |
Magnesium oxide | - | - | - |
Copper oxide | - | - | - |
In which cases will you find displacement reactions taking place ?
Give reasons why copper is used to make hot water tanks and not steel (an alloy of iron).
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.
Give reasons : Sodium, potassium and lithium are stored under oil.