Answer:
Property
; Metals
Non-metals |
1. With oxygen, (nature of oxides)
Metals form basic oxides some of which form alkalis when dissolved in water.
Non-metals form acidic or neutral oxides.
2. Displacement of hydrogen
Metals displace hydrogen from acids.
Non-metals do not displace hydrogen from acids.
3. With chlorine
Metals form chlorides which are ionic compounds.
Non-metals form chlorides or chloro compounds which5 covalent in nature.
4. With hydrogen
Few metals form hydrides which are ionic (electrovalent) in nature.
Non-metals form stable covalent hydrides.
5. Chemical nature
Metals are reducing agents.
Non-metals are oxidizing agents except carbon and hydrogen. Carbon and hydrogen are good reducing agents.
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