Tag: Metals and Non-metals

  • Chemistry IX | Matter-Its Nature and Behaviour | Part 1

    Matter-Its Nature and Behaviour | Part 1 INTRODUCTION Matter · Anything that occupies space , possesses mass and exert pressure is called matter. Element · An element is a substance which cannot be split up into two or more simpler substances by the any chemical and physical methods of applying heat, light or electric energy.…

  • Chemistry X | Metals and Non-metals | Prevention of Corrosion

    Prevention of Corrosion The rusting of iron can be prevented by painting, oiling, greasing, galvanising, chrome plating, anodising or making alloys. Galvanisation is a method of protecting steel and iron from rusting by coating them with a thin layer of zinc. The galvanised article is protected against rusting even if the zinc coating is broken.…