Question

differentiate between metals and non metals

Answer 1

Definition of metal: a solid material which is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and ductile, with good electrical and thermal conductivity (e.g. iron, gold, silver, and aluminium, and alloys such as steel)

Definition of non-metal: an element or substance that is not a metal.

Answer 2

METALS - 1 Metals are generally hard .
                  2 Metals are malleable .
                  3 Metals are ductile .
                  4 Metals are shiny and loustrous .
                  5 Metals are electropositive .
                  6 Metals are good conductor of heat and electricity.

NON METALS  1 Non Metals are generally hard .
                         2 Non Metals are generally brittle .
                         3 Non Metals are non ductile .
                         4Non  Metals are non loustrous .
                         5 Non Metals are electronegative..
                         6 Non Metals are bad conductor of heat and electricity.