Question

differentiate between metals and non metals​

Answer 1

Metals

• Metals are generally malleable and ductile

• They are shiny and lustrous.

• They are electropositive in nature.

Non metals

• Non metals are generally brittle and can break down into smaller pieces

• They are not shiny and are non lustrous except iodine

• They are electronegative in nature.

Answer 2

Answer:

1)Metals- are very hard except for sodium.

1)Non metals are soft except for diamonds.

2)Metals are generally malleable and ductile. 2)Non metals are generally brittle and can break down into smaller pieces.

3)They are shiny and lustrous.

3)They are not shiny and are non lustrous except iodine.

4)They are electropositive in nature.

4)They are electronegative in nature

5)Metals are good conductors of heat and electricity.

5)Non metals are generally bad conductors of heat and electricity except graphite.

6)They are used in machinery. Example: Copper, silver, gold etc.

6) They have medicinal and chemical uses. Example: carbon, oxygen, sulphur etc.

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