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Write any five differences between metals and non-metals.

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S.No.Metals Nonmetals 1. Metals are lustrous i.e they have shiny surface. Nonmetals do have shiny surface so they are nonlustrous.2. Metals are ductile i.e. they can be drawn into wires. Nonmetals cannot be drawn into wires so they are nonductile.3. Metals are good conductor of heat and electricity. Nonmetals are bad conductor of heat and electricity.4. Metals are malleable i.e. they can be hammered into thin sheets. Nonmetals cannot be hammered into thin sheets so they are nonmalleable.5. Metals are sonorous i.e. they produce ringing sound when struck. Nonmetals do not produce ringing sound when struck so they are nonsonorous.

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