Distinguish between metals and non-metals.
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Non-Metal |
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1. Metals are solids at room temperature. |
1. Non-metals may be a gas, a liquid or a solid at room temperature. |
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2. Metals have a shining metallic luster. Their shining can be intensified by polishing.
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2. Non-metals have a dull non-metallic luster.
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3. Metals are hard substances. |
3. Non-metals have hardness of varying category.
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4. Metals are malleable. |
4. Non-metals are non-malleable. |
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5. Metals are ductile and can be drawn into wires |
5. Non-metals are not ductile and cannot be drawn into wires. |
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6. Metals have high specific gravity.
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6. Non-metals have low specific gravity. |
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7. Metals are good conductors of heat and electricity. |
7. Non-metals are bad conductors of electricity, except graphite which is a good conductor of electricity.
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8. Metals form alloys with other metals. |
8. Non-metals do not form alloys with other non-metals. |
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Example of metal silver, sodium, iron, copper, gold, etc. |
Example of non-metal Iodine, carbon, oxygen, nitrogen, etc. |
