Answer: Differences between metals and non-metals on the basis of their chemical properties.
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Metals |
Non-Metals |
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1. Oxides of metal are basic in nature. |
1. Oxides of non-metals are acidic in nature. |
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2. Metals displace hydrogen from dilute acids. |
2. They cannot do so. |
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3. Metals form chlorides which are electrovalent or ionic compounds. |
3. Non-metals form chlorides which are covalent compounds. |
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4. They displace hydrogen from water |
4. They cannot do so. |
