How can you classify an element into metal or non metal on the basis of chemical properties? Chemistry 1 Answer Kalit Gautam Apr 25, 2018 See the explanation given below :- Explanation: #1)# Metals form Basic oxides and hydroxides (in general) while Non-metals form Acidic oxides and hydroxides. #2)# Metals act as reducing agent while non-metals act as oxidizing agents. #3)# Metals have low Ionization energy value while non-metals have high. #4)# Non-metals have more electron affinity than Metals. Answer link Related questions How do I determine the molecular shape of a molecule? What is the lewis structure for co2? What is the lewis structure for hcn? How is vsepr used to classify molecules? What are the units used for the ideal gas law? How does Charle's law relate to breathing? What is the ideal gas law constant? How do you calculate the ideal gas law constant? How do you find density in the ideal gas law? Does ideal gas law apply to liquids? Impact of this question 2296 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License