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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Properties Metals Non- metals
Malleability Metals are malleable, therefore, it can be beaten into sheets. Non-metals are non-malleable. It cannot be flattened into sheets.
Ductility Metals are ductile and can be drawn into thin wires. Non-metals are non-ductile and cannot be drawn into thin wires.
Conduction of heat and electricity Metals are good conductors of heat and electricity due to presence of free electrons. Non-metals are poor conductors of heat and electricity.

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Property of metal	Use in every day life
i. Ductility
ii. Malleability
iii. Conduction of heat
iv. Conduction of electricity
v. Sonority

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Properties	Metals	Non- metals
Malleability	Metals are malleable, therefore, it can be beaten into sheets.	Non-metals are non-malleable. It cannot be flattened into sheets.
Ductility	Metals are ductile and can be drawn into thin wires.	Non-metals are non-ductile and cannot be drawn into thin wires.
Conduction of heat and electricity	Metals are good conductors of heat and electricity due to presence of free electrons.	Non-metals are poor conductors of heat and electricity.