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(a) Name the following :

(i) Metal that can be cut by knife

(ii) Lustrous non-metal

(iii) Metal that exists in liquid state at room temperature

(iv) Most malleable and ductile metal (v) Metal that is best conductor of electricity

(vi) Non-metal that can exist in different forms

(b) How are alloys better than metals ? Give composition of solder and amalgam.

 

 
 
 
 
 

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(i) Metal that can be cut by knife is Sodium or potassium 

(ii) Lustrous non-metal is Iodine 

(iii) Metal that exists in liquid state at room temperature is Mercury 

(iv) Most malleable and ductile metal (v) Metal that is best conductor of electricity is Gold 

(vi) Non-metal that can exist in different forms is Silver  or Copper 

(b) Alloys are stronger than metals, have high tensile strength etc. 

Composition of solder - Lead + Tin 

amalgam- Mercury + any metal 

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