Question

Write three differences in physical properties of metals and non-metals?

Answer 1

• Metals are malleable and produce thin sheets when hammered, but non-metals are brittle and produce none.
• Metals are ductile and can be pulled into wires, whereas non-metals are not.
• Non-metals are non-sonorous and cannot be used in ringing bells, whereas metals are sonorous and can be used in ringing bells.
• Metals are good heat and electrical conductors, whereas non-metals are weak conductors.

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