Question

Classify the following as metals or non-metals on the basis of their valency.
Hydrogen, Magnesium, Carbon, Chlorine and Oxygen​

Answer 1

Answer:

HYDROGEN :- NON METAL

VALENCY 1 , CHARGE :- -1 , +1

MAGNESIUM :- METAL

VALENCY 2 , CHARGE :- +2

CARBON :- NONMETAL

VALENCY 4 ,CHARGE :- -4

CHLORINE :- NON METAL

VALENCY 1 ,CHARGE :- -1

OXYGEN :- NON METAL

VALENCY 2 , CHARGE :- -2