Question

What does the difference between metal Or non-metal​

Answer 1

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1)Metals are considered to be electropositive in nature due to their ability to donate electrons. Whereas non-metals are electronegative as they generally accept electrons.

2)Metals are generally found in solid-state but non-metals exist in all the 3 states of matter i.e., solid, liquid and gas.

3)Metals shows the property of malleability while non-metals are non-malleable.

4)Metals are generally those substances that have a shiny surface and thus are lustrous. Whereas non-metals have non-shiny appearance and thus falls under the category of non-lustrous substances.

5)The bond formed between metals is said to be metallic bonding. While the bond formed between two non-metals is a covalent bond.

6)Metal possesses high tensile strength as there exists strong attraction between molecules. However, due to weak intermolecular forces, the tensile strength of non-metals is low.

7)Metals holds the left side position on the periodic table. But non-metals are usually found on the right side in the periodic table.

8)Metals exhibit high melting and boiling point except mercury. As against the melting and boiling point of non-metals are generally low except carbon and silicon.

9)Metals show the property of ductility as can be easily drawn into wires on applying force. However, non-metals are not ductile but carbon is a non-metal that exhibits ductility.

10)Usually, metals are referred as cations while non-metals as anions.

11)Metals are said to be good reducing-agents. But non-metals are referred as good oxidizing-agent.

12)Metals possess very high density in comparison to non-metals

Answer 2

Metals

1. Development of machine tools
2. In parts automobiles
3. Satellites
4. In electricity systems

Non-metals

1. For medicinal purposes
2. In chemical fertilizers
3. In the purification systems
4. For making crackers

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