Question

state any five physical properties on the basis of which metals can be distinguished from non metal​

Answer 1

Metals and Non-Metals - Compared

Property Metals

Hardness They are usually hard, except mercury, sodium, calcium, potassium, lead etc.

Malleability They can be beaten into thin sheets.

Ductility They can be drawn into thin wires, except sodium, potassium, calcium etc.

Conduction of heat They are good conductors of heat.

Answer 2

1) Hardness => They are usually hard, except mercury, sodium, calcium, potassium, lead etc.

2) Malleability => They can be beaten into thin sheets.

3) Ductility => They can be drawn into thin wires, except sodium, potassium, calcium etc.

4) Conduction of heat => They are good conductors of heat.

5) Electropositive Character => Metals are elements that have a tendency to lose electrons and form cations. They normally do not accept electrons.