Question

Differentiate between non-metals and metal

Answer 1

Explanation:

• 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

Answer 2

Explanation:

metal-

(1) Metal are generally malleable and ductile.

(2) They are shiny and lustrous.

(3) They are electropositive in nature.

non metal-

(1) Non-metal are generally brittle and can break down into smaller pieces.

(2) Their shiny and are known lustri except iodine.

(3) They are electronegative in nature.