Question

Distinguish between the physical properties of Metals and Non- metals​

Answer 1

) Difference between metals and non-metals:

Metals

Non-metals

(i) Metals are malleable i.e. they can be beaten into thin sheets with a hammer.

(ii) Metals are ductile i.e. they can be drawn into thin wires.

(iii) Metals are good conductors of heat and electricity.

(i) Non-metals are non-malleable i.e. they cannot be beaten into thin sheets with a hammer.

(ii) Non-metals are non-ductile i.e. they cannot be drawn into thin wires.

(iii) Non-metals are bad conductors of heat and electricity.