Question
Create a table comparing five properties of metals and non-metals.
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Answer
| Property | Metals | Non-metals |
| Lustre | Generally lustrous (shiny) | Generally non-lustrous (dull) |
| Malleability | Malleable (can be hammered into sheets) | Non-malleable (brittle, breaks easily) |
| Ductility | Ductile (can be drawn into wires) | Non-ductile (cannot be drawn into wires) |
| Heat Conduction | Good conductors of heat | Poor conductors of heat |
| Electrical Conduction | Good conductors of electricity | Poor conductors of electricity |
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