Question

write down the difference between metal and non-metal on the basis of their chemical properties.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Differences between metals and non-metals on the basis of their chemical properties.

Metals

Non-Metals

1. Oxides of metal are basic in nature.

1. Oxides of non-metals are acidic in nature.

2. Metals displace hydrogen from dilute acids.

2. They cannot do so.

3. Metals form chlorides which are electrovalent or ionic compounds.

3. Non-metals form chlorides which are covalent compounds.

4. they displace hydrogen from water

4. They cannot do so.