what is the difference between metal and non metal
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As against non-metals are the elements which are usually soft. ... Generally, the elements containing 1,2 or 3 electrons in the valence shell of their structure are known as metals. While the elements with 4, 5, 6 or 7 electrons in their outermost shell are known as non-metals.
METALS
▪️They are melleable and ductile.
▪️They are good conductors of heat and electricity.
▪️They are sonorous.
▪️They are lustrous.
▪️They are hard.
▪️They are solid at room temperature.
▪️They have high density.
▪️They hav high melting and boiling point.
Examples :−
- Copper, Aluminium, Calcium, Magnesium, Iron,etc.
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NON−METALS
▪️They are neither melleable nor ductile.
▪️They are poor/bad conductors of heat and electricity.
▪️They are not sonorous.
▪️They are dull.
▪️They are soft.
▪️It may be solid,liquid or gas.
▪️They have low density.
▪️They have low melting and boiling point.
Examples :−
- Sulphur, Carbon, Oxygen, Phosphorus,etc.