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Differentiate between metals and non-metals on the basis of their physical properties (four points).
Asked by Topperlearning User | 15 Jul, 2015, 11:29: AM
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Difference in Physical Properties of Metals and Non-Metals:

 

Metals

Non-metals

1. Metals are malleable and ductile.

1. Non-metals are neither malleable nor ductile.

2. Metals are good conductors of heat and electricity.

2. Non-metals are poor conductors of heat and electricity.(except graphite which is a good conductors of electricity).

3. Metals are lustrous.

3. Non-metals are non-lustrous.

4. Metals are strong .They have high tensile strength.(except sodium and potassium which are not strong and have low tensile strength).

4. Non-metals are not strong.They have low tensile strength.

 

 

Answered by | 15 Jul, 2015, 01:29: PM

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