Some properties are listed in the following table. Distinguish between metals and non-metals on the basis of these properties.
S.No Properties
Metals Non-metals
1 Appearance
2 Hardness
3 Malleability
4 Ductility
5 Heat conduction
6 Conduction of Electricity

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Solution

S.No

Properties

Metals

Non-metals

1

Appearance

Have metallic lustre

Non-metals are dull

2

Hardness

Hard

Soft

3

Malleability

Malleable

Non-malleable

4

Ductility

Ductile

Non-ductile

5

Heat conduction

Good conductors

Bad conductor

6

Conduction of Electricity

Good conductors

Bad conductor/insulator

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