Question

List 3 characteristics of metals and non-metals.
Which of the following are metals: plastic, gold,
wool, carbon, copper wire, magnesium ribbon,
wood , charcoal, iron fillings.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Characteristics of Metals :-

(i) They are Sonorous.

(ii) They Conduct Electricity and Heat . Instead of Mercury .

(iii) They are Malleable .

Characteristics of Non - Metals :-

(i) They are non - Sonorous.

(ii) They do not Conduct Electricity and Heat . Instead of graphite .

(iii) They are non - Malleable .

Metals from your question :-

Gold , Magnesium Ribbon , Copper wire , Iron fillings .

Non - Metals from your question :-

Plastic , Wool , Carbon , Wood , Charcoal.

Answer 2

Answer: Properties                Metals                     Non-Metals

              1) Appearance          Shiny                         Dull

              2) Strength                Strong                       Weak

              3) Conduction of       Good                         Poor ( they are insulator)

                   heat

Below is the list of Metals and Non-Metals:

Metals: Gold, Copper wire, Magnesium Ribbon, Iron Fillings.

Non-Metals: Plastic, Wool, Carbon, Wood,Charcoal.