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