9 Questions
What is the characteristic property of non-metals?
Tendency to gain electrons
Which element is a metalloid?
Boron
Which of the following is a property of metals?
Malleability
What is the pH of a neutral solution?
7
Which of the following is a strong acid?
Hydrochloric acid
What happens when a strong base reacts with an ammonium salt?
Ammonia gas is evolved and water is formed
When an acid reacts with a metal, which gas is generally evolved?
Hydrogen
What happens to the pH of a solution when a small quantity of strong acid is added to it?
The pH decreases
Which substance would NOT change the color of red litmus paper?
Distilled water
Test your knowledge of the properties of metals and non-metals with this quiz. Explore the characteristics and identification of metalloids while answering questions on the distinguishing features of these elements.
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