Question

Differentiate between metals and non-metals (any five) on the basis of their properties

Answer 1

 Metal

1. Metals are electropositive.

2. They react with oxygen to form basic oxides.

3. These have ionic bonds.

4. They react with water to form oxides and hydroxides. Some metals react with cold water, some with hot water, and some with steam.

5. They react with dilute acids to form a salt and evolve hydrogen gas. However, Cu, Ag, Au, Pt, Hg do not react.

6. They react with the salt solution of metals. Depending on their reactivity, displacement reaction can occur.

7. They act as reducing agents (as they can easily lose
electrons).

 Non-metal

1. Non-metals are electronegative.

2. They react with oxygen to form acidic or neutral oxides.

3. These have covalent bonds.

4.They do not react with water.

5. They do not react with dilute acids. These are not capable of replacing hydrogen.

6. These react with the salt solution of
non-metals.

7. These act as oxidising agents (as they can gain electrons).

Answer 2

hey mate

good evening

here is your answer

1.Metals are malleable and ductile.

1.Non-metals are nor malleable neither ductile

2.Metals are good conductor of electricity and

heat.

2.Non-metals are poor conductor of electricity

and heat.

3.Metals are solid in state except mercury.

3.Non-metals exists in all states.

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