Question
Differentiate metals and non-metals.

Answer

MetalsNon-Metals
Metals are lustrous. They have a shinyNon metals are non lustrous. They
surfacehave non- shiny surface
Metals are generally hardNon-metals are generally soft
Most metals are bendableNon-metals are non bendable
Most metals can be bent, beaten into sheets and they can drawn into wiresNon-metals are non ductile
Most metals are good conductors of electricityNon-metals are bad conductors of electricity
Most metals are good conductors of heatNon-metals are bad conductors of heat
Most metals are making ringing sound when struck. Hence, they are used to make objects like bellsNon-metals does not make any sound when they struck
Ex. : Copper, Lead, Tin, NickelEx. : Carbon, Iodine, Sulphur

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