Question

19. State three reasons for the following facts:
i) Sulphur is a non-metal
ii) Magnesium is a metal
One of the reasons must be supported with a chemical equation.​

Answer 1

sulphur is a non metal coz it has a tendenxy to gain electrons

mafnesium has tendency to lose

Answer 2

Answer:

Sulphur is a non- metal as

1) it has 6 electrons in its valence shell.

2) it has a tendency to gain electrons.

3) it is a poor conductor or heat and electricity.

S+O2===>SO2