Question

Write different between metals and non-metals.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Metals

1. Metals have lustre. Mercury and gallium are an exception.
2. Metals are solids at room temperature. Mercury is an exception being liquid.
3. Metals generally possess the property of hardness.
4. They are ductile and malleable.
5. Metals are good conductors of heat and electricity.

Non-metals

1. Non-metals do not have lustre, Iodine and diamond are exceptions.
2. Non-metals are either solid or gaseous. Bromine is an exception being in a liquid state.
3. Non-metals do not possess the property of hardness.
4. They are non-ductile and malleable.
5. Non-metals are bad conductors of heat and electricity except graphite.