Some properties are listed in the following Table. Distinguish between metals and nonmetals on the basis of these properties.
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Properties |
Metals |
Non-metals |
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1. Appearance |
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2. Hardness |
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3. Malleability |
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4. Ductility |
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5. Heat Conduction |
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6. Conduction of Electricity |
Answer
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Properties |
Metals |
Non-metals |
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1. Appearance |
Lustrous |
Dull |
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2. Hardness |
Hard |
Soft |
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3. Malleability |
Can be beaten into thin sheet |
Cannot be beaten into thin sheet |
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4. Ductility |
Can be drawn into wire |
Cannot be drawn into wires |
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5. Heat Conduction |
Good conductor of heat |
Bad conductor of heat |
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6. Conduction of Electricity |
Good conductor of electricity |
Bad conductor of electricity |
