Tabulate the differences between metals and non-metals.

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Property Metal Non Metal

Physical state at room temperature Usually solid (Occasionally liquid) Solid, liquid or gas

Malleability Good Poor (Usually soft or brittle)

Ductility Good Poor (Usually soft or brittle)

Melting point Usually high Usually low

Boiling point Usually high Usually low

Density Usually high Usually low

Conductivity (Thermal and Electrical Good Very poor

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Property	Metal	Non Metal
Physical state at room temperature	Usually solid (Occasionally liquid)	Solid, liquid or gas
Malleability	Good	Poor (Usually soft or brittle)
Ductility	Good	Poor (Usually soft or brittle)
Melting point	Usually high	Usually low
Boiling point	Usually high	Usually low
Density	Usually high	Usually low
Conductivity (Thermal and Electrical	Good	Very poor