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Standard VIII
Chemistry
Metals and Properties
define metals...
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define metals and non metals ?
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Metals are lustrous, good electrical conductor, solid and opaque material. They are easily ductile and malleable. Ex., Silver, copper
Non metals are non lustrous, bad conductor of electricity and brittle. They are non ductile. Ex., Bromine, hydrogen
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