Question

How can metals and non-metals be classified on the basis of luster? Give on example​

Answer 1

Answer:

Metals = Metals are lustrous in appearance.

example = Gold,silver etc.

Non - metals = Non - metals are dull in appearance

Example = Chlorine.

Answer 2

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• Metals are lustrous whereas non-metals have no lustre. On burning, metals react with oxygen to produce metal oxides which are basic in nature.Non-metals react with oxygen to produce non- metallic oxides which are acidic in nature. Some metals react with water to produce metal hydroxides and hydrogen gas.