Question

Write four difference between metal and non-metal?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Some of the chemical properties of metals are listed below.

Easily corrodible

Can lose electrons

Form basic oxides

Have low electronegativities

Good reducing agents

Properties of Non-Metals

Physical Properties of Non-metals

Some of the physical properties of non-metals are listed below.

Poor conductors of electricity and heat

Non-Ductile metals

Brittle solids

Maybe solids, liquids or gases at room temperature

These are not sonorous

Transparent

Answer 2

Answer:

Metals and Non-Metals can be identified and classified on the basis of their appearance and other physical properties, like-

• Hardness
• Physical State
• Luster
• Malleability
• Ductility
• Electrical Conductivity
• Sonority

Metal: Generally hard and shiny in appearance. Iron, Gold, Silver and tin are examples of Metals.

• Easily corrodible
• Can lose electrons
• Form basic oxides
• Have low electro-negativities
• Good reducing agents
• Hard
• Ductile
• Good in Electric and Heat conductivity
• Lustrous
• Easily corrodable

Non-Metal: Generally, not so hard and dull in appearance. Iron, Oxygen, Sulphur, Carbon and Nitrogen are examples of Non-Metals.

• Poor conductors of electricity and heat

• Non-Ductile metals
• Soft
• Maybe solids, liquids or gases at room temperature
• These are not sonorous
• Not lustrous
• Poor in heat and electricity conductivity
• Dull, Not lustrous
• Not easily corrodable