Compare the properties of metals and non-metals with respect to (i) malleability (ii) ductility, and (iii) electrical conductivity.

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Serial No. Metals Non-Metals

1 Metals are malleable. Non-metals are non-malleable or brittle.

2 Metals are ductile. Non-metals are non-ductile.

3 Metals are good conductors of heat and electricity. Non-metals are bad 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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Serial No.	Metals	Non-Metals
1	Metals are malleable.	Non-metals are non-malleable or brittle.
2	Metals are ductile.	Non-metals are non-ductile.
3	Metals are good conductors of heat and electricity.	Non-metals are bad conductors of heat and electricity.