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

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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. Such pattern is not observed here.

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

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

4. Metals displace hydrogen from water

4. Non Metals  cannot do so.
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