Difference between chemical properties of metals and non- metals.

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Here are the differences in chemical properties of metals and non metals.

Metals

Non metals

Forms basic oxide

Forms acidic oxide

Displace hydrogen from water and acid

Do not react with water and acid and hence do not displace hydrogen form them

Forms ionic chlorides

Forms covalent chlorides

Do not combine with hydrogen

React with hydrogen to form stable hydrides

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Metals	Non metals
Forms basic oxide	Forms acidic oxide
Displace hydrogen from water and acid	Do not react with water and acid and hence do not displace hydrogen form them
Forms ionic chlorides	Forms covalent chlorides
Do not combine with hydrogen	React with hydrogen to form stable hydrides