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Chapter 3ScienceCBSE Class 10

Metals and Non-metals

Metals and Non-metals is Chapter 3 of NCERT Class 10 Science. The chapter covers Introduction, Physical Properties, Chemical Properties of Metals, How do Metals and Non-metals React?, and more. Use this public guide to revise the official topic structure before asking Lerno for step-by-step help.

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Topics covered

6 sections
01

Introduction

Introduction
02

Physical Properties

MetalsNon-metals
03

Chemical Properties of Metals

IntroductionWhat happens when Metals are burnt in Air?What happens when Metals react with Water?What happens when Metals react with Acids?How do Metals react with Solutions of other Metal Salts?The Reactivity Series
04

How do Metals and Non-metals React?

IntroductionProperties of Ionic Compounds
05

Occurrence of Metals

IntroductionExtraction of MetalsEnrichment of OresExtracting Metals Low in the Activity SeriesExtracting Metals in the Middle of the Activity SeriesExtracting Metals towards the Top of the Activity SeriesRefining of Metals
06

Corrosion

IntroductionPrevention of Corrosion

Key concepts

IntroductionPhysical PropertiesChemical Properties of MetalsHow do Metals and Non-metals React?Occurrence of MetalsCorrosionIntroductionMetalsNon-metalsWhat happens when Metals are burnt in Air?

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What is covered in Metals and Non-metals?

Metals and Non-metals is Chapter 3 in NCERT Class 10 Science. The verified chapter structure includes Introduction, Physical Properties, Chemical Properties of Metals, How do Metals and Non-metals React?, Occurrence of Metals.

How should I revise Metals and Non-metals?

Revise the chapter topic by topic: start with Introduction, Physical Properties, Chemical Properties of Metals, then practice questions that mix definitions, examples, and application steps.

Can I use Lerno for Class 10 Science questions?

Yes. Lerno is built for CBSE students and uses NCERT-grounded context so students can ask for explanations, practice prompts, and step-by-step guidance for this chapter.

Study prompts

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Explain Introduction from Metals and Non-metals and give one NCERT-style example or practice step.

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Explain Physical Properties from Metals and Non-metals and give one NCERT-style example or practice step.

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Explain Chemical Properties of Metals from Metals and Non-metals and give one NCERT-style example or practice step.

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Explain How do Metals and Non-metals React? from Metals and Non-metals and give one NCERT-style example or practice step.

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Explain Occurrence of Metals from Metals and Non-metals and give one NCERT-style example or practice step.

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Explain Corrosion from Metals and Non-metals and give one NCERT-style example or practice step.

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