Some properties are listed in the following table. Distinguish between metal and non metals based on these properties

1. Appearance

2. Hardness

3. Malleablity

4. Ductility

5. Heat conduction

6. Condition of electricity

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Solution

Properties Metals Non Metals

1.Appearance Lustrous Dull

2. Hardness Hard Soft

3. Malleability can be beaten into thin sheets cannot be beaten into thin sheets

4. Ductility can be drawn into wires cannot be drawn into wires

5. Heat conduction good conductor of heat poor conductor of heat

6. Conduction of electricity good conductor of electricity poor conductor of electricity

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Compare the properties of metals and non-metals with respect to :(i) malleability (ii) ductility, and (iii) conduction of heat and electricity.

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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Properties	Metals	Non Metals
1.Appearance	Lustrous	Dull
2. Hardness	Hard	Soft
3. Malleability	can be beaten into thin sheets	cannot be beaten into thin sheets
4. Ductility	can be drawn into wires	cannot be drawn into wires
5. Heat conduction	good conductor of heat	poor conductor of heat
6. Conduction of electricity	good conductor of electricity	poor conductor of electricity