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

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Chemical PropertiesMetalsNon-Metals
1.  Nature of oxidesMetals form basic oxides, some are amphoteric also.Non-metals form acidic or neutral oxides.
2.  Displacement of hydrogen from acidsMetals displace hydrogen from acids and form salts. Non-metals do not displace hydrogen from acids.
3.  Reaction with chlorineMetals react with Cl2 to form electrovalent chlorides. Non-metals react with Cl2 to form covalent chlorides
 


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