Food cans are coated with tin and not with zinc because:

$A$ compound $Z$ is formed by the transfer of electrons from a metal $X$ to a non-metal $Y$. Identify the type of bond formed in the compound. List three general properties of the compounds formed by such type of bonds.

Name any one metal which reacts neither with cold water nor with hot water but reacts with heated steam to produce hydrogen gas.

$A$ metal that exists as a liquid at room temperature is obtained by heating its sulphide in the presence of air. Identify the metal and its ore and give the reaction involved.

When sulfur dioxide gas reacts with hydrogen sulfide gas,sulfur is formed. Which of the following statements about sulfur dioxide is incorrect for this reaction?

Give two examples each of metals that are good conductors and poor conductors of heat,respectively.