Question

distinguish between
1.metals and non-metals​

Answer 1

Answer:

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

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

They are electropositive in nature. They are electronegative in nature.

Answer 2

Answer:

Metals

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

Non-Metals

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

Explanation:

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