List in tabular form chemical properties on the basis of which
List in tabular form any three chemical properties on the basis of which metals and non-metals are differentiated.
Answer
| Metals | Non Metals | |
| 1 | Lose electrons to form positive ions/ are electropositive in nature | Gain electrons to form negative ions/ are electronegative in nature |
| 2 | React with dilute acids to liberate hydrogen gas | Do not react with dilute acids |
| 3 | Generally metal oxides are basic in nature | Generally non-metal oxides are acidic in nature |