Question

a. Differentiate between metals and non-metals with respect to the points given below:
i. physical state
ii. hardness
iii. malleability​

Answer 1

Explanation

Metals Nonmetals

1)These are very hard except sodium 1)These are. soft except diamond

2)These are malleable and ductile 2)These are brittle and can be breakdown into pieces

3)These are shiny 3)These are non-lustrous except iodine

4)Electropositive in nature 4)Electronegative in nature