Compare the properties of a metal and a non-metal on the basis of the following:
Conductivity of heat and electricity

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Property
Metals
Non-metals
Conductivity of heat and electricity
Metals are generally good conductors of heat and electricity. Silver is the best conductor.
However, bismuth and tungsten are poor conductors
Non-metals are generally bad conductors of heat and electricity.
However, graphite and gas carbon are good conductors of electricity

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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

Compare the properties of metals and non-metals with respect to a) malleability
b) ductility and c) conduction of heat and electricity.

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Property	Metals	Non-metals
Conductivity of heat and electricity	Metals are generally good conductors of heat and electricity. Silver is the best conductor. However, bismuth and tungsten are poor conductors	Non-metals are generally bad conductors of heat and electricity. However, graphite and gas carbon are good conductors of electricity