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Physical properties of metals and non-metals

This type of question, asked 4 times: 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. All 7 questions below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    2023

    3
    Copper is used for making cooking utensils. Which of the following physical properties of copper is NOT responsible for the same ?

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  2. Question 2

    2023

    5
    Among the following, the metal with lowest density is :

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  3. Question 3

    2024

    3
    A metal and a non-metal that exists in liquid state at the room temperature are respectively :

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  4. Question 4

    2025

    3
    The property by virtue of which a solid material can be drawn into thin wires is called :

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  5. Question 5

    2025

    Two statements are given, one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer from the options given below.
    17
    Assertion (A) : Ductility is that property of metals which enables copper to be used in making cooking utensils. Reason (R) : Copper is a metal which is ductile as well as malleable.

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  6. Question 6

    2025

    28
    Design an activity to show that metals are good conductors of heat and have high melting points.
  7. Question 7

    2026

    21
    Which of the following is a poor conductor of electricity ?

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