why metals are sonorous, while non metals are not? explain
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Metals are sonorous because they have low electronegativity and non metals are have high electronegativity.
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Metals are sonorous, while non metals are not
Explanation:
- A substance is said to be sonorous, if it is capable of producing sound. Metals are generally sonorous i. e., they produce sound on being struck by some thing.
- Metal is capable of giving a deep, resonant sound. Metal makes a ringing sound when hit.
- Metals are sonorous because electron bonding in metals is highly delocalized due to very low electro negativity.
- Non-metals are not sonorous. They are poor conductors of heat and electricity. They do not possess metallic lusture.
- They possess no malleability and ductility. Only Graphite is a non metal which is Sonorous.
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