Question

state three prominent properties of metals which are generally not show by non metals

Answer 1

Generally metals are hard.  Exception – sodium and potassium. It is so soft that it can cut with a knife.  2. Metals are found in solid state exception – mercury exists in liquid state.  3. The boiling point and melting point of metals are high.  Exception – sodium and potassium. Gallium cesium  4. Its density is high.  Exception – sodium and potassium.  5. It is sonorous.  Exception – Mercury  SONOSITY:-When a metal is beaten it produces sound, this property of metal is called its sonority.  6. It is malleable.  Exception – Mercury