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Metals and Non Metals

ICSE · Class 7 · Chemistry

Summary of Metals and Non Metals for ICSE Class 7 Chemistry. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.

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Overview

Elements are basic pure substances made of only one kind of atom. They are commonly grouped into metals, non-metals, metalloids, and inert gases. Metals such as iron, aluminium, copper, gold, silver, zinc, tin, mercury, magnesium, lead, platinum, and tungsten are widely used in daily life because th

Key Concepts

Metals are generally lustrous

Metals are generally lustrous, hard, malleable, ductile, sonorous, and good conductors of heat and electricity. Most metals are solids at room tempera

Non

Non-metals are usually dull, brittle, non-sonorous, and poor conductors of heat and electricity. They may be solids, liquids, or gases. Oxygen and nit

Metalloids show some properties of metals

Metalloids show some properties of metals and some properties of non-metals. Common metalloids include boron, silicon, arsenic, antimony, germanium, t

Inert gases are colourless

Inert gases are colourless, non-metallic gases that are chemically unreactive. Helium, neon, argon, krypton, xenon, and radon are inert gases. Helium

Rust is hydrated ferric oxide

Rust is hydrated ferric oxide, written as Fe₂O₃·xH₂O. Iron rusts slowly when both air and moisture are present. The rust is flaky and basic in nature,

Learning Objectives

  • Distinguish metals and non-metals by their physical properties
  • Identify common examples of metals, non-metals, metalloids, and inert gases
  • Recall important uses of metals and non-metals in daily life
  • Understand corrosion and rusting of iron
  • Learn methods used to prevent rusting

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Metals and Non Metals covers several key topics that are frequently asked in ICSE Class 7 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
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Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 54 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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