Question

Why chlorine is a non-metal?

Answer 1

Chlorine is a non-metal.

Explanation:

Elemental chlorine is a bimolecular gas under normal conditions. It usually accepts electrons so is an oxidant, i.e. a typical property of a non-metal.

Answer 2

chlorine is a non metal because it does not have following properties 
a) Ductility
b) malleability
c) sonorous
d) rigidity
e) solid at room temperature