Question

ii. Differentiate between a metal and a non-metal with reference to (a) malleability (b) lustre.​

Answer 1

1.Metals have a metallic luster, while non-metals do not.

2.Metals are malleable, which means they can be beaten to thin sheets. On the other hand, non-metals are very brittle.

3. Metals have a high to moderate density, whereas non-metals have low to moderate density.

4. Metals are opaque and non-metals are transparent.

5. Metals are present in solid form at room temperature, and non-metals are present in solid and liquid forms at room temperature.

Answer 2

1. metal

• they are malleable and can be flatten into sheets
• they are shiny

1. non metal

• they are not malleable in nature
• they are very dull