Question

Compare the properties of a typical metal and a non-metal on the basis of the following-
(i) nature of the oxide formed by them (ii) conductivity (iii) name a metal which is lustrous and a metal which is liquid at room temperature.

Answer 1

(1)- metal oxides are basic in nature and non metal oxides are acidic in nature.
(2)- most metals conduct electricity and heat and non metals cannot conduct electricity and heat.
(3) mostly all metals are lustrous.
Mercury is liquid at room temperature.

Answer 2

Answer:

I metal form basic oxide

non metal form acidic oxide

metal conduct electricity

while non metal not