Question

Differentiate between metals and non metals

Answer 1

Metals are malleable and ductile..Non- metals are brittle (break easily). They are neither malleable nor ductile.Metals are good conductors of heat and electricity.Non-metals are bad conductors of heat and electricity. Except for graphite which is a good conduction of electricity. Metals are lustrous and can be polished.

 Non-metals are non-lustrous (dull) and cannot be polished. Except for iodine

Metals are solids at room temperature.Except for mercury which is a liquid metal.Non-metals may be solid, liquid or gases at the room temperature. Metals are strong and tough. Non-metals are not strong or tough.

Answer 2

Answer:

Metals ÷

A material that shows a lustrous appearance, and conducts electricity and heat relatively well.

Non metals÷

Materials that doesn't have properties of metals are non metals.

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