Compare the following properties of metals and non-metals: ductility, thermal conductivity, and electrical conductivity.

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Property Metals Non-metals

Ductility Metals like gold, silver, copper etc. can be drawn into thin wires. This property of metals is called ductility. Non-metals are brittle and hence does not possess ductility.

Thermal conductivity Metals are very good conductors of heat.Thus,metals like silver and copper are used in making cooking utensils. Non-metals, except diamond, are bad conductors of heat. Therefore, they are used in making handles for cookware sets.

Electrical conductivity Metals are very good conductors of electricity and therefore, are used in making of electrical wires and cables. Non-metals, except graphite, are bad conductors of electricity and therefore, are used in preparing insulating materials.

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Some properties are listed in the following Table. Distinguish between metals and non-metals on the basis of these properties.

Properties

Metals

Non-metals

1. Appearance

2. Hardness

3. Malleability

4. Ductility

5. Heat Conduction

6. Conduction of Electricity

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Property	Metals	Non-metals
Ductility	Metals like gold, silver, copper etc. can be drawn into thin wires. This property of metals is called ductility.	Non-metals are brittle and hence does not possess ductility.
Thermal conductivity	Metals are very good conductors of heat.Thus,metals like silver and copper are used in making cooking utensils.	Non-metals, except diamond, are bad conductors of heat. Therefore, they are used in making handles for cookware sets.
Electrical conductivity	Metals are very good conductors of electricity and therefore, are used in making of electrical wires and cables.	Non-metals, except graphite, are bad conductors of electricity and therefore, are used in preparing insulating materials.