Question

Using zinc and sulphur as examples,
explain how metals and non-metals can be
classified on the basis of their reaction with
dilute acids.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Metal react with acids and produce metal salts and hydrogen gas. Generally, non-metals do not react with acids. Some metals react with bases to produce hydrogen gas. More relative metals displace less relative metals from their compound in aqueous solution.

Explanation:

Copper: Shiny

Object/Material: Appearance

Sulphur: Dull

Answer 2

Using zinc and sulphur as examples,

explain how metals and non-metals can be

classified on the basis of their reaction with

dilute acids.