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Question Questions 14
Differentiate between metal and non-metal on the basis of their chemical properties.
| Chemical properties | Metals | Non-metals |
|---|---|---|
| Reaction with oxygen | forms basic oxides | forms acidic or neutral oxides |
| Reaction with water | forms metal oxide and releases hydrogen gas | do not react with water |
| Reaction with dil. acids | forms metal salts and releases hydrogen gas | do not react with dil. acids |
| Reaction with Chlorine | forms chlorides that are electrovalent | forms chlorides that are covalent |