Question

Differentiate metals and non metals based on their reaction with oxygen, water and acids.

Answer 1

Metals:
$\bullet$ React with oxygen to form basic oxides
$\bullet$ React with water to produce metal hydroxides and hydrogen gas
$\bullet$ React with acids to produce metal salts and hydrogen gas

Non-Metals:
$\bullet$ React with oxygen to form acidic oxides
$\bullet$ Do not react with water
$\bullet$ Do not react with acids