Question

If you are given two samples, how do you distinguish which one is metal and which is non metal?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

By their physical and chemical properties.

Metals have different physical and chemical properties

Similarly non-metals have different physical and chemical property.

This is the best criteria to distinguish which one is metal and which one is non-metal.

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Answer 2

Answer:

The metal is lustrous and shining in nature and it is maliable and it is a good conductor of electricity whereas, The non - metal is not lustrous or shining in nature. It cannot be drawn into thin wires or non-malliable. And it is a poor conductor of electricity