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Metals and Non Metals

ICSE · Class 7 · Chemistry

Step-by-step guide to study Metals and Non Metals in ICSE Class 7 Chemistry. Topics to cover, practice strategy, and time allocation.

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Study Plan

1
Day 1–2

Learn the Theory

Read the textbook chapter carefully. Note down definitions, formulas, and key concepts.

2
Day 3

Practice Problems

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

3
Day 4

Revise & Test

Revise key formulas and concepts without looking at notes. Take a practice quiz to test your understanding. Mark weak areas for re-revision.

4
Day 7

Spaced Revision

Revisit Metals and Non Metals after a week. Use flashcards for quick recall. Solve previous year questions from 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?
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.
How to score full marks in Metals and Non Metals — ICSE Class 7 Chemistry?
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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