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The World of Metals and Non-metals

CBSE · Class 7 · Science

Complete topic list for The World of Metals and Non-metals in CBSE Class 7 Science. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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Topics in The World of Metals and Non-metals

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1. Identifying Metals and Non-metals

  • Metals such as copper, aluminium, and iron are lustrous and hard.
  • Lustre shown by metals is called metallic lustre.
  • Non-metals such as coal, sulfur, and wood are non-lustrous and not as hard as metals.
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2. Important Properties of Metals

  • Metals are generally hard, lustrous, malleable, ductile, and sonorous.
  • The property of being beaten into thin sheets is called malleability.
  • Gold and silver are the most malleable metals.
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3. Important Properties of Non-metals

  • Non-metals are usually soft, dull, brittle, and poor conductors of heat and electricity.
  • Non-metals are neither malleable nor ductile.
  • Non-metals are not sonorous.
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4. Behaviour of Metals and Non-metals with Heat, Electricity, Air, and Water

  • Metals are good conductors of heat, while wood is a poor conductor of heat.
  • Metals such as aluminium, iron, and copper are good conductors of electricity.
  • Sulfur, coal, wood, stone, eraser, and nylon rope are poor conductors of electricity.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Metals and non-metals differ in appearance, properties, reactions, and uses

MetalsNon-metalsProperties of materialsEffect of air and waterReactions with oxygen and waterUses of metals and non-metalsAlloys and special metalsRust prevention

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The World of Metals and Non-metals covers several key topics that are frequently asked in CBSE Class 7 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
How to score full marks in The World of Metals and Non-metals — CBSE Class 7 Science?
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