Compare the chemical properties of metals and non-metals in tabular form.

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Chemical properties of metals Chemical properties of non-metals
Easily corrodible
Can lose electrons
Form basic oxides
Have lower electronegativities
Good reducing agents
The number of electrons in the outer shell is generally 4-8
Easily gain or lose valence electrons
Form acidic oxides whenever they come in contact with oxygen
High electronegative elements
Great oxidizing agents

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Metal	Non-metal
(i) Malleable Form positive ions. (iv)	Poor conductors of heat (ii) (iii) Form acidic oxides

Chemical properties of metals	Chemical properties of non-metals
Easily corrodible Can lose electrons Form basic oxides Have lower electronegativities Good reducing agents	The number of electrons in the outer shell is generally 4-8 Easily gain or lose valence electrons Form acidic oxides whenever they come in contact with oxygen High electronegative elements Great oxidizing agents