Question

state any three reason for
sulphur is non metal
magnesium is metal

Answer 1

Answer:

(i) Sulphur is not lustrous, which shows that it is a non-metal. (ii) Sulphur is a non-sonorous material, which shows that it is a non-metal. (iii) Sulphur reacts with oxygen to form sulphur dioxide that is acidic in nature. This shows that it is a non-metal.

Answer. Magnesium has low ionization enthalpy that is it easily donates electron. Magnesium is electropositive element. It is good conductor of electricity, malleable, ductile.

Answer 2

Answer:

♥　　Sulphur is non-metal :

1. It is poor conductor of electricity .
2. Electronegativity is very high .
3. Lower Density .

♥　　Magnesium is metal :

1. It has low ionization enthalpy .
2. It is electropositive element .
3. It is good conductor of electricity .