Which of the following are not ionic compounds?
$(i)$ $KCl$
$(ii)$ $HCl$
$(iii)$ $CCl_4$
$(iv)$ $NaCl$

Of the three metals $X, Y$ and $Z$,$X$ reacts with cold water,$Y$ with hot water,and $Z$ with steam only. Identify $X, Y$ and $Z$ and also arrange them in the order of increasing reactivity.

Out of the two metals $P$ and $Q$, $P$ is less reactive than $Q$. Suggest an activity to arrange these metals in the order of their decreasing reactivity. Support your answer with a suitable chemical equation.

Give reasons for the following:
$(a)$ We can store copper sulphate solution in a silver vessel but not silver nitrate solution in a copper vessel.
$(b)$ The reaction of zinc with dilute nitric acid does not produce hydrogen gas.
$(c)$ Food cans are coated with tin rather than zinc.

What is the chemical formula of alumina?

Name two metals which have very low melting points.