Question

distinguish between metals and non metals on the basis of physical properties
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Answer 1

Some of the differences between physical properties of metals and non-metals : <> Lustrous : Metals have lustrous property where as nonmetals don't have this property . <> Sonorous : Metals produce sounds but not non metals. <> Electricity : Metals conduct electricity in them whereas non metals cannot

Answer 2

Answer:

1) Malleable - Substances which can be beaten into thin sheets. Metals are malleable whereas non-metals are not malleable.

2) Ductile - Substances which can be drawn into thin wires. Metals are ductile whereas non-metals are not ductile.

3) Metals are good conductors of heat and electricity whereas non-metals are bad conductors of electricity.

4) Metals are lustrous or shiny whereas non-metals are not lustrous or shiny.

5) Sonorous - Substances which produce a ringing sound when striked with something. Metals are sonorous whereas non-metals are not sonorous.

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