Question

Difference between chemical properties of metals and non metals.

Answer 1

Answer:Chemical Properties: Non-metals generally have somewhere around 4 to 8 electrons in the outer shell. Non-metals tend to gain or accept valence electrons. When they are exposed to oxygen, non-metals react with oxygen to form acidic oxides.

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

Chemical property of metals:

• They are generally very reactive.
• Its oxides generally have a basic behavior in the presence of water.

Chemical property of non-metals:

• Some are not very reactive, however, there are others such as oxygen and chlorine that are very reactive.
• Its oxides generally have an acidic behavior in the presence of water.

Explanation:

Most metals are solid, with the exception of mercury (Hg), which is liquid, has a bright color, is a good conductor of heat and electricity and is malleable (easily molded). Nonmetals, on the other hand, are liquid (most), are not good conductors of heat and electricity, and are not susceptible to molding.

Both have different physical and chemical properties, but both are important for different activities.