Question

Differentiate between metal and non metal on the basis of their chemical properties. (Mention any 3 points )​

Answer 1

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Metals Non-metals

Metals are electro-positive. Non-metals are electronegative.

Metals reacts with oxygen to form basic oxides.

4Na+O 2 →2Na 2 O

Non-metals react with oxygen to form neutral or acidic oxide.

C+O 2→CO 2

Metal oxides and hydroxides bonds have ionic bonds. Non-metal oxides and hydroxides have covalent bonds.

Metals react with water to form hydroxide and hydrogen.

2Na+2H 2 O→2NaOH+H 2 Non-metals do not react with water.

Metals react with dilute acids to form salt and H 2 .

Non-metals do not react with dilute acid and they can not displace hydrogen.

Metals react as reducing agent by donating electrons.

Na→Na + +e −

Non-metals are oxidizing agents that can gain the electrons.Cl 2 +e − →Cl −

Answer 2

Answer:

Metals

1. Oxides of metal are basic in nature.

2. Metals displace hydrogen from dilute acids.

3. they displace hydrogen from water

non metals

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

2. They cannot do so.

3. They cannot do so.

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