Copper is sometimes used to make cooking utensils.3 of properties of copper are shown below: 1. Good conductor of electricity 2. Corrosion resistant 3. Good conductor of heat .Which of these properties make it good for cooking utensils?
2&3
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Which metal is in liquid state at room temperature?
Mercury
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Zinc granules give hydrogen gas when treated with dilute solution of:A)FeO B)HCl C)NaCl D)Ammonia
B) HCl
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What are the products formed from the reaction between sodium and cold water?
sodium hydroxide and hydrogen
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Most of metals which occur in their native state in nature:A)are very active B)do not form any compound C)are not reactive D)are moderately reactive
C)are not reactive
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What is an alloy?
A mixture of a metal with one or more other elements.
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Select the least reactive metal:A)magnesium B)sodium C)potassium D)zinc
D)zinc
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magnesium + steam →
magnesium oxide + hydrogen (magnesium very slowly with cold water)
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In which reaction would displacement happen?A)copper + magnesium sulfate B) iron + calcium sulfate C)magnesium + copper sulfate D)iron + potassium sulfate
C)magnesium + copper sulfate
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Why is pure iron not used for bridges?A)too malleable B)too resistant to corrosion C)too conductive D)not shiny enough
A)too malleable
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Which of the following does not prevent rusting of iron?A)painting,oiling,galvanizing B)attach to a piece of copper C)connect to a piece of magnesium with copper wire D)cover entirely with copper
B)attach to a piece of copper
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What is the chemical name given to rust?
hydrated iron(III) oxide
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Covering iron with zinc is called ______________, and the zinc stops the iron from rusting.
galvanisation
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Name a chemical that can be used to test the presence of water.
anhydrous copper(II) sulfate (white to blue) OR anhydrous cobalt(II) chloride(blue to pink)
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What is the chemical used to kill bacteria in water in the water treatment plant?
chlorine
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Which gas contributes to acid rain?
oxides of nitrogen(e.g:nitrogen dioxide) OR sulfur dioxide