Question

4. Differentiate between the following: a. Metal oxide and non-metal oxide b. Malleability and ductility​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Comparison of chemical properties of metals and non-metals -

Property Metals Non-metals

1. Nature Metals are electropositive in nature Non-metals are electronegative in nature

2. STate Metals are solid (except mercury) Non-metals exist in all the three states, i.e., solid, liquid and gas.

3. Metallic Metals are lustrous Non-metals are non-lustorous. They cannot polished.

4. Ductility Ductile Non-ductile

5. Reaction with acids Metals replaces hydrogen from acids and from salts. Non-metals exits do not replace hydrogen from acids.

6. Reaction with oxygen in air Metals forms bas