Question

Q6
Give a comparative account between metals and non metals with
examples.​

Answer 1

Differences Between Metals And Non-metals

Differences Between Metals And Non-metalsMetals Non-metals

Differences Between Metals And Non-metalsMetals Non-metalsThese are malleable and ductile These are brittle and can break down into pieces

Differences Between Metals And Non-metalsMetals Non-metalsThese are malleable and ductile These are brittle and can break down into piecesThese are shiny These are non-lustrous except iodine

Differences Between Metals And Non-metalsMetals Non-metalsThese are malleable and ductile These are brittle and can break down into piecesThese are shiny These are non-lustrous except iodineElectropositive in nature Electronegative in nature

Differences Between Metals And Non-metalsMetals Non-metalsThese are malleable and ductile These are brittle and can break down into piecesThese are shiny These are non-lustrous except iodineElectropositive in nature Electronegative in natureHave high densities Have low densities.

Answer 2

Metals

These are solids at room temperature except mercury.

These are very hard except sodium.

These are malleable and ductile.

These are shiny .

Electropositive in nature.

Have high densities.

Non metal

These exist in all three states.

These are soft except diamond.

Have low densities.

Electronegative in nature.

These are non-lustrous except iodine.

These are brittle and can break down into pieces.