Question

Some properties are listed in the following Table. Distinguish between metals and non-metals on the basis of these properties.

Properties	Metals	Non-metals
1. Appearance 2. Hardness 3. Malleability 4. Ductility 5. Heat Conduction 6. Conduction of Electricity

Answer 1

Properties	Metals	Non-metals
1. Appearance 2. Hardness 3. Malleability 4. Ductility 5. Heat conduction 6. Conduction of electricity	Lustrous Hard Can be beaten into thin sheets Can be drawn into wires Good conductors of heat Good conductors of electricity	Dull Soft Cannot be beaten into thin sheets Cannot be drawn into wires Poor conductors of heat Poor conductors of electricity