Which type of oxide is $CO_{2}$?

$(a)$ Why does calcium start floating when added to water?
$(b)$ Most metals do not release hydrogen gas when reacting with nitric acid. Why?
$(c)$ Write the chemical equation for the reaction of iron with steam. Name the compound of iron obtained.

Which metal exists in a liquid state at room temperature?

Metals are refined by using different methods. Which of the following metals are refined by electrolytic refining?
$(i)$ $Au$
$(ii)$ $Cu$
$(iii)$ $Na$
$(iv)$ $K$

Which metal ore can be concentrated by the magnetic separation method?

Which of the following is an alloy?