Question

Sort the following properties into those which are the characteristics of a metal, and those of
a non metal:

a) Is an insulator

b) Can be beaten into sheets

c) Gives a ringing sound when hit

d)Conducts heat

e) Has a dull surface

f . Conducts electricity​

Answer 1

Explanation:

a) Is an insulator: Nonmetals

b) Can be beaten into sheets: Metals

c) Gives a ringing sound when hit: Metal(sonorous)

d)Conducts heat: Metals

e) Has a dull surface: Nonmetals (except-diamond, iodine)

f . Conducts eelectricity: Metals

Answer 2

Answer:

non metals don't pass current through them so they are insulators

most non metals has dull surface

Metalocalypse properties:

can be beaten into sheets

gives a ringing sound when hit

conducts heat

conducts electricity