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What are the constituents of solder alloy ? Which property of solder makes it suitable for welding electrical wires ?

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Solder is an alloy of lead and tin. Low malting point of solder makes it suitable for welding electrical wires.
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OSWAAL PUBLICATION-METALS AND NON-METALS-TOPIC - 2 Short Answer Type Questions - I
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  3. Why do ionic compounds have high melting points ? State reason.

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  4. Define amphoteric oxides. Give two examples of such oxides.

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  6. Define ionic compounds. Ionic compounds conduct electricity only in th...

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  8. Write symbols of cation and anion present in MgO. Why do ionic compoun...

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  9. Name a metal/non-metal : (i) Which makes iron hard and strong ? (i...

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  10. A metal 'M' is found in nature as its carbonate. It is used in the gal...

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  11. Name one metal each which is extracted by : (i) Reduction with carbo...

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  13. An aluminium can is used to store ferrous sulphate solution. It is obs...

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  17. A metallic ore 'X' reacts with dilute HCl to liberate a gas which turn...

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