Metals | Non-metals |
Generally react with oxygen to form basic oxides [0.5 marks] | Generally react with oxygen to form acidic oxides [0.5 marks] |
Generally react with water to produce either metal hydroxides or metal oxides along with the liberation of hydrogen gas [0.5 marks] | Generally do not react with water [0.5 marks] |
Generally react with acids to produce metal salts and hydrogen gas [0.5 marks] | Generally do not react with acids [0.5 marks] |