Question

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.

Differentiate between metal and non-metal on the basis of their chemical properties.

Match the columns on the basis of properties and uses:

Assertion: Metals are good conductors of heat. Reason (R): Silver and Copper are poor conductors of heat.