How do we know that anything is metal or non metal?

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Properties of metals and non metals Property Metals Non-metals

Appearance Shiny Dull

State at room temperature Solid (except mercury, which is a liquid) About half are solids, about half are gases, and one (bromine) is a liquid

Density High (they feel heavy for their size) Low (they feel light for their size)

Strength Strong Weak

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Appearance	Shiny	Dull
State at room temperature	Solid (except mercury, which is a liquid)	About half are solids, about half are gases, and one (bromine) is a liquid
Density	High (they feel heavy for their size)	Low (they feel light for their size)
Strength	Strong	Weak