Question

what are the major differences between metals and nonmetals?

Answer 1

Most metals are solid except mercury while non metals are non-metals.

Metals are electropositive while non-metals are electronegative.

Metals are formed by giving away electrons while non metals are formed by taking in electrons.

Metals are lustrous while non metals are not

Metals are sonorous while non metals are not

Metals are malleable and drawn into sheets while non metals cant