Q.3.14. Differentiate between metal and non-metal on the basis of their chemical properties.
The major differences between metals and non-metals are given below :-
Metals | Non-metals |
1. They have ionic bonds. | They have covalent bonds |
2. They are electropositive. | They are electronegative. |
3. They form basic oxides. | They form acidic oxides. |
4. They react with dilute acids to form salt and evolve hydrogen gas. | Since they cannot replace hydrogen thus they cannot react with dilute acids. |