Question

compare the physical properties of metals and non-metals

Answer 1

A reactivity series is a vital tool for chemists. It helps us to understand the properties of metals and the differences between them.

Metals Nonmetals

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 breakdown into pieces

These are shiny These are non-lustrous except iodine

Electropositive in nature Electronegative in nature

Have high densities Have low densities