Multiple choice

Which one of the following is the difference between the chlorides of metals and non-metals?

  1. Chlorides of metals are coloured while those of non-metals are colourless.

  2. Chlorides of metals conduct electricity while those of non-metals do not conduct electricity.

  3. Chlorides of metals are stable while those of non-metals are unstable.

  4. Metal chlorides are solid compounds while non-metal chlorides are liquid compounds.
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Explanation

Metal chlorides are ionic compounds that conduct electricity in molten or aqueous states, whereas non-metal chlorides are covalent and do not conduct electricity.

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