Give two examples for each of the following:

(a) Non-metals which are solids

(b) Metals which are soft

(e) Non-metals which are lustrous

(d) Elements which are liquids

(e) Inert gases

(a) Non-metals which are solids:

1. Sulphur(S)
2. Phosphorus (P)

(b) Metals which are soft:

1. Sodium (Na)
2. Potassium (K)

(c) Non-metals which are lustrous:

1. Iodine (I)
2. Carbon (C) in the form of diamond

(d) Elements which are liquids:

1. Mercury (Hg) — Metal
2. Bromine (Br₂) — Non metal

(e) Inert gases:

1. Helium (He)
2. Neon (Ne)