Question

Differentiate between the following

1. Metals and non-metals ​

Answer 1

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

Metals:  

1. Metals are generally malleable and ductile.

2. They are shiny and lustrous.

3. They are electropositive in nature.

4. Metals usually do not combine with hydrogen. Only a few reactive metals combine with hydrogen to form ionic metal hydrides.

Nonmetals:

1. Nonmetals are generally brittle and can break down into smaller pieces.

2. They are not shiny and are nonlustrous except for iodine.

3. They are electronegative in nature.

4. Non- metals react with hydrogen to form stable, covalent hydrides.