What are the differences between metals and non-metals? |
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| Ans : The differences between metal and non-metals are as follows:
Metals:
1.Luster: Metals have shiny appearance or luster when freshly cut or polished.
2.Metals are harder, more corrosive, and in a solid state.
3.Metals produce a sharp sound.
4.Metal can be made thinner by beating.
5.Metal can be made into wire.
6.Metals are good conductors of heat.
7.Metals are conductors of electricity.
8.Metals have high melting and boiling point."
Non-metals
1.Non-metals are found in solid, liquid and gaseous state.
2.In general, nonmetals are softer than metals (the exception being diamonds).
3.A special kind of sound is not generated from non-metals.
4.Non-metals do not rust.
5.Non-metals cannot be made thin by beating.
6.Hot metal cannot be made longer by pulling or using force.
7.Non-metals are non-conductors of electricity and poor conductors of heat.
8.Non-Metals have low melting and boiling point."
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