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Science · 2026 · 3 marks
CBSE 2026 · Region 2 · Set 2 · Q26
Answer the following : $\displaystyle 3 \times 1=3$(a)Why can the oxides of highly reactive metals not be reduced by carbon ?(b)Why do ionic compounds have high melting and boiling points ?(c)Why is a solder, an alloy of lead and tin, used for welding electrical wires together ?
Answer the following : $\displaystyle 3 \times 1=3$
(a)
Why can the oxides of highly reactive metals not be reduced by carbon ?
(b)
Why do ionic compounds have high melting and boiling points ?
(c)
Why is a solder, an alloy of lead and tin, used for welding electrical wires together ?
Marking-scheme solution
(a) Highly reactive metals have more affinity for oxygen than carbon.
(b) Because a considerable amount of energy is required to break the strong inter-ionic attraction /Because of strong forces of attraction between oppositely charged ions.
(c) Because of its low melting point.
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