Question

what is metals and non metals?​

Answer 1

Metals are the elements which forms positive ions by losing electron.ex-Al+³

Non-metals are the elements which forms negative ions by gaining electron.ex-O-²

Answer 2

Answer:

Elements that tend to gain electrons to form anions during chemical reactions are called non-metals. These are electronegative elements with high ionization energies. They are non-lustrous, brittle and poor conductors of heat and electricity (except graphite). Non-metals can be gases, liquids or solids.