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Metals and Non Metals — Study Plan

ICSE · Class 7 · Chemistry

A step-by-step study plan for Metals and Non Metals, ICSE Class 7 Chemistry: what to learn first, what to practise and when to revise.

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Study Plan

1
Day 1–2

Learn the Theory

Read the textbook chapter carefully. Note down definitions, formulas and key ideas. Focus on: 1. Classification of Elements, 2. General Properties of Metals and Non-Metals, 3. Important Uses of Metals.

2
Day 3

Practise

Solve the textbook exercises and extra practice questions. There are 54 questions available for this chapter.

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Day 4

Revise & Test

Revise key points without looking at your notes. Take a practice quiz and mark weak areas for another pass.

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Day 7

Spaced Revision

Come back to Metals and Non Metals after a week. Use flashcards for quick recall and try past exam questions on this chapter.

What to Focus On

  • Elements are classified as metals, non-metals, metalloids, and inert gases.
  • Aluminium is the most abundant metal in earth’s crust.
  • Oxygen is the most abundant non-metal in earth’s crust.
  • Metals are usually shiny, hard, malleable, ductile, sonorous, and good conductors.
  • Non-metals are usually dull, brittle, and poor conductors.
  • Gold is the most malleable and also the most ductile metal.
  • Gold and platinum are found exclusively in free state.
  • Copper, silver, and mercury occur in free state to some extent.
  • Most metals occur in combined state because they are reactive.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

All shiny substances are metals.

Metals are always hard solids, so mercury and sodium must also be hard solids.

Silver is the best metal for electric wires because it conducts electricity best.

Memory Tips

Metals are lustrous and non-metals are usually dull

Metals are mostly hard and non-metals are brittle

Metals are sonorous and non-metals are not

Metals are good conductors of heat and electricity

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Metals and Non Metals for ICSE Class 7 Chemistry?
Key topics in Metals and Non Metals include Classification of Elements, General Properties of Metals and Non-Metals, Important Uses of Metals, Important Uses of Non-Metals and Metalloids. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 7 exams.
How should I revise Metals and Non Metals for Class 7 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 54 practice questions on Metals and Non Metals. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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