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difference between physical properties of metals and non metals in a consice form

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Following are the differences between the properties of metals and non-metals.

Metals

Non-metals

Metals are very hard and strong.

Solid non-metals are soft and can be easily broken.

Metals have a shiny lustre.

Non-metals are not shiny and have a dull appearance.

Metals are sonorous.

Non-metals are not sonorous.

Metals are malleable and ductile.

Non-metals are neither malleable nor ductile.

Metals are good conductors of heat and electricity.

Non-metals are poor conductors of heat and electricity.


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