Question

2.Mention five physical characteristics of metals and non metals​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Lustrous (shiny)

Good conductors of heat and electricity.

High melting point.

High density (heavy for their size)

Malleable (can be hammered)

Ductile (can be drawn into wires)

Usually solid at room temperature (an exception is mercury)

Answer 2

Answer:

Metal-Shiny

Non-Metal-Dull

Metal-High melting points

Non-Metal-Low melting points

Metal-Good conductors of electricity

Non-Metal-Poor conductors of electricity

Metal-Good conductors of heat

Non-Metal-Poor conductors of heat

Metal-High density

non-Metal-Low density

Metal-Malleable and ductile

Non-Metal-Brittle