Activity 3.1 — Metals & Non-metals: Appearance

NCERT Activity 3.1: Take samples of iron, copper, aluminium, magnesium and sulphur, carbon, iodine. Compare the appearance of metals and non-metals.

How To Perform

1

Observe the Metal Samples

Click on each metal sample (Fe, Cu, Al, Mg) to examine its appearance up close.

2

Observe the Non-metal Samples

Click on each non-metal sample (S, C, I) to examine its appearance up close.

3

Compare & Classify

Note the difference — metals are shiny (lustrous), non-metals are dull. Then answer the question.