Question

b) Write the differences between the properties of metals and
non metals.
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Answer 1

Answer:

Metals Non-metals

These are very hard except sodium These are soft except diamond

These are malleable and ductile These are brittle and can break down into pieces

These are shiny These are non-lustrous except iodine

Electropositive in nature Electronegative in nature

Answer 2

Answer:

• These are solids at room temperature except mercury .These exist in all three states
• These are very hard except sodium .These are soft except diamond
• These are malleable and ductile. These are brittle and can break down into pieces
• These are shiny .These are non-lustrous except iodine.
• Electropositive in nature. Electronegative in nature
• Have high densities. Have low densities.
• first metals after non metals in the same point