Question

difference between metals and non metals​

Answer 1

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As against non-metals are the elements which are usually soft.

→ Generally, the elements containing 1,2 or 3 electrons in the valence shell of their structure are known as metals.

→ While the elements with 4, 5, 6 or 7 electrons in their outermost shell are known as non-metals.

Answer 2

Answer:

Metal

• These are solids at room temperature except mercury
• These are very hard except sodium
• These are malleable and ductile
• These are shiny
• Electropositive in nature
• Have high densities

Non-Metals

• These exist in all three states
• These are soft except diamond
• These are brittle and can breakdown into pieces
• These are non-lustrous except iodine
• Electronegative in nature
• Have low densities

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