explain the difference between metal and non metal elements mentioning Their three properties
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Metals and Nonmetals are different types of materials present around us. Elements can be divided into metals and nonmetals and it is important to know whether a particular element is a metal or nonmetal. Metals (like copper and aluminium) are good conductors of heat and electricity, while nonmetals (such as phosphorus and sulfur) are insulators. Materials are distinguished as above, based on their properties.
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Metals Non-metals
Metals have lustre. Mercury and gallium are an exception. Non-metals do not have lustre, Iodine and diamond are exceptions.
Metals are solids at room temperature. Mercury is an exception being liquid. Non-metals are either solid or gaseous. Bromine is an exception being in a liquid state.
Metals generally possess the property of hardness. Non-metals do not possess the property of hardness.
They are ductile and malleable. They are non-ductile and malleable.
Metals are good conductors of heat and electricity. Non-metals are bad conductors of heat and electricity except graphite.