Question

distinguish between metals and non metals on the basis of their properties class 8​

Answer 1

$\bf \orange{metals \: - }$

• Metals are generally malleable and ductile.

• They are shiny and lustrous

• Metals are very hard except for sodium.

• They are used in machinery. Example: Copper, silver, gold etc.

• They are electropositive in nature.

$\bf \orange{non \: \: metals - }$

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

• Non metals are generally brittle and can break down into smaller pieces.

• Non metals are soft except for diamonds

• Non metals are generally bad conductors of heat and electricity except graphite.

• They have medicinal and chemical uses. Example: carbon, oxygen, sulphur etc