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Chemical Properties of Metals

Reaction with oxygen: most metals form metal oxides (basic). 2Mg + O₂ → 2MgO (white, burns brightly). Iron + O₂ → Fe₂O₃ (rust). Reaction with water: Na reacts explosively, K even more. Mg reacts slowly, Fe doesn't react with cold water. Cu, Ag, Au don't react at all. Reaction with acids: active metals + dilute HCl → metal chloride + H₂ gas.

10 examples

Concept check 1
For Class 8 Science, explain or solve a chemical properties of metals question from the chapter "Metals and Non-metals". Focus on concept check and show the working clearly.
Definition to application 2
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Formula warm-up 3
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Reasoning practice 4
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Board-style short answer 5
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Mistake correction 6
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Visual interpretation 7
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Applied word problem 8
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Revision challenge 9
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Exam recap 10
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