Question

Differentiate between metals and nonmetals on the basis of their characteristics.

Answer 1

Explanation:

1. Metals are lustrous but Non-Metals are non lustrous.
2. Metals are ductile but Non-Metals are non ductile.
3. Metals are good Conduct or of heat and electricity but Non-Metals are bad conduct or of heat and electricity.
4. Examples of metals-Iron and silver and Examples of None-- Copper and Zinc.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Characteristics of Metals:

1. Clean surfaces of most metals have a silvery or metallic luster

2. All metals except mercury (Hg) are solids at room temperature

3. Most metals are malleable - they can be rolled or hammered into a shape

4. Most metals are ductile - they can be drawn into a wire

5. Most metals are good conductors of electricity and heat

6. Metals tend to be reactive, easily forming bonds

Characteristics of Nonmetals:

1. Nonmetals exist as solids, liquids, and gases at room temperature; most are gases

2. Solid nonmetals exist as brittle crystals that shatter easily

3.  Nonmetals are poor conductors of electricity and heat

4. Nonmetals have a variety of colors

5. Six nonmetals called the noble or inert gases do not readily react with the other elements

6. Nonmetals other than the noble gases generally form bonds by sharing or taking electrons from other atoms

Explanation:

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