Question

Write any five differences between metals and non-metals.

Answer 1

Metals	Non -metals
1) Metals are lustrous and they have shiny surface	1) Non -metals are non -lustrous hence they do not have shiny surface
2) Metals are ductile hence they can be drawn into wires	2) Non -metals are non -ductile hence they cannot be drawn into wires
3) Metals are good conductors of heat and electricity	3) Non -metals are poor conductors of heat and electricity (except graphite)
4) Metals are malleable hence they can be hammered into thin sheets.	4) Non metals are non -malleable , hence they cannot be hammered into thin sheets
5) Metals are sonorous hence they produce ringing sound when struck	5) Non -metals are non-sonorous and do not produce any ringing sound when struck