Question

Differences between metals and non metals on the basis of chemical properties.

Answer 1

Answer:

Metals:

1. Oxides of metal are basic in nature.

2. Metals displace hydrogen from dilute acids.

3. Metals form chlorides which are electrovalent or ionic compounds.

4. they displace hydrogen from water

Non-Metals

1. Oxides of non-metals are acidic in nature.

2. Non metals cannot displace hydrogen from dilute acids.

3. Non-metals form chlorides which are covalent compounds.

4. Non metals cannot displace hydrogen from water

Explanation:

Answer 2

The metals are acidic and the non metals are basic