Question

distinguihed between metals and non -metal

Answer 1

Key Takeaways: Difference Between Metals and Nonmetals

Metals tend to be hard, metallic-looking solids, with high electrical and thermal conductivity values and high melting and boiling points. Nonmetals tend to be softer, often colorful elements. They may be solids, liquids, or gases

Answer 2

METALS

1. Metals are generally malleable and ductile

2. They are shiny and lustrous.

3. Metals are good conductors of heat and electricity.

4. Metals are solids at room temperature.Except for mercury which is a liquid metal.

NON METALS

1. Non- metals are brittle (break easily). They are neither malleable nor ductile.

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

3. Non-metals are bad conductors of heat and electricity. Except for graphite which is a good conduction of electricity.

4.Non-metals may be solid, liquid or gases at the room temperature.