CBSE Class 7 Science Question 5 of 13

The World of Metals and Non-metals — Question 6

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Question
State with reason(s) whether the following statements are True [T] or False [F]. (i) Aluminium and copper are examples of non-metals used for making utensils and statues. (ii) Metals form oxides when combined with oxygen, the solution of which turns blue litmus paper to red. (iii) Oxygen is a non-metal essential for respiration. (iv) Copper vessels are used for boiling water because they are good conductors of electricity.
Answer

[F], Aluminium and copper are examples of metals, not non-metals.
[F], Metal oxides are basic, they turn red litmus paper to blue.
[T], Oxygen is a non-metal and is essential for respiration.
[F], Copper vessels are used for boiling water because copper is a good conductor of heat.