How can metals and non-metals be classified on the basis of luster? Give on example​

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1. Answer:

   Metals = Metals are lustrous in appearance.

   example = Gold,silver etc.

   Non – metals = Non – metals are dull in appearance

   Example = Chlorine.

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   • Metals are lustrous whereas non-metals have no lustre. On burning, metals react with oxygen to produce metal oxides which are basic in nature.Non-metals react with oxygen to produce non- metallic oxides which are acidic in nature. Some metals react with water to produce metal hydroxides and hydrogen gas.

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