Question

Differentiate between metals and non-metals with respect to their reaction with oxygen

Answer 1

Metals have fewer electrons in their outermost shell than non-metals, and their ionization energies are relatively than that of non-metals. So, metals have a tendency to lose electrons and form positively charged ions. Non-metals generally form anions by accepting electrons.

2. Metals are good reducing agents, whereas non-metals are generally oxidising agents.

3. Metals combine with non-metals to form ionic compounds. No-metals combine among themselves forming covalent compounds