Question
Some properties are listed in the following table. Distinguish between metals and non-metals on the basis of their properties.
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Properties |
Metals |
Non-metals |
|
1. Appearance 2. Hardness 3. Malleability 4. Ductility 5. Heat Conduction 6. Conduction of Electricity |
Solution
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Properties |
Metals |
Non-metals |
|
1. Appearance |
lustrous |
non-lustrous |
|
2. Hardness |
hard except sodium and potassium |
generally soft except diamond |
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3. Malleability |
generally malleable |
non-malleable |
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4. Ductility |
generally ductile |
non-ductile |
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5. Heat Conduction |
good conductors |
poor conductors |
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6. Conduction of Electricity |
good conductors |
poor conductors |
