Question

1. How are non-metals different from metals?


2. How are they similar?

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Non-metals are bad conductors of heat and electricity.

2.  Except for graphite which is a good conduction of electricity.

3.  Metals are lustrous and can be polished.

4. Metals are solids at room temperature.

non-metals and metals are similar:

1. Metals tend to be strong and conductive, and have high melting points.

2. However, like nonmetals, their forms occur as a distinct combination of electrons, protons, and neutrons.

3.  All elements, metal or otherwise, can change state or react.

Answer 2

1. Non-metals are poor heat and electrical conductors.

2. With the exception of graphite, which is an excellent conductor of electricity.

3. Metals have a glossy sheen to them and may be polished.

4. At normal temperature, metals are solids.

Metals and nonmetals have a lot in common:

1. Metals have high melting points and are strong and conductive.

2. However, their forms, like nonmetals, are a unique mix of electrons, protons, and neutrons.

3. All elements, whether metal or not, have the ability to alter state or react.